Seminar on Workplace Harassment
Seminar on Workplace Harassment
Moral and sexual harassment impose specific legal obligations on employers—and pose significant legal and reputational risks in the event of non-compliance. An effective workshop does more than simply provide information: it fosters active vigilance and the ability to take action among participants.
Accordia designs and conducts harassment prevention workshops tailored to all your employees, managers, and senior leadership.
What the conference covers
Definitions That Matter
: Emotional Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Sexist Behavior—What the Law Says, What These Terms Encompass, and How to Distinguish Between Them.
Employer Obligations
Prevention, reporting procedures, investigation requirements, and whistleblower protection. What you need to have in place—and what you risk if you don’t.
The Manager's Approach
What should you do when an employee reports an issue? How can you avoid making mistakes that make things worse? When and how should you escalate the matter?
What every employee can do
Recognize a situation of harassment, know who to turn to, and don’t just stand by and watch.
Available formats
Informational session (1.5 hours): legal framework, requirements, and first steps. Open to the general public.
Session for managers (2 hours): an in-depth look at managerial approaches and handling reports.
Executive Committee/HR Meeting (2 hours): Focus on employers’ obligations, preventive measures, and civil and criminal liability.
Integrated module: as part of a broader program on psychosocial risk prevention or workplace equality.
What sets Accordia apart
The topic of harassment is a sensitive one and can backfire if the facilitator doesn’t strike the right balance. If they’re too prescriptive, they’ll put people on the defensive. If they’re too didactic, they’ll downplay the seriousness of the issue.
Our consultants have hands-on experience in this area—not just theoretical knowledge. They have guided organizations through real-world situations and know how to facilitate group discussions on these topics, even when there is resistance or strong emotions in the room.
How this will affect your organization
- All employees are aware of the available remedies
- Managers know what to do when a situation is brought to their attention
- The organization can demonstrate that it has an active prevention program in place (legal requirement and CSEE)
- The culture of reporting is gaining ground: fewer unreported incidents
