In Adare’s latest workplace survey, the HR Barometer Series 8.1, a worrying trend had become apparent. In 2023, 74% of Organisations reported experiencing workplace conflict with 35% of issues related to bullying, harassment or sexual harassment.
This increase has financial implications for businesses, incurring costs related to management’s time in addressing issues. Organisations are reporting a 54% increase in the time HR dedicates to managing complaints. To address problems with workplace conflict, Organisations should focus on upskilling line management to enable effective early intervention that can help resolve both performance and interpersonal issues before they have wider HR implications.
Dignity at Work – Anti-Bullying, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy Training
Adare ensure all our retained client Organisations have policies in place to ensure compliance with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.
Did you know, Organisations are expected under the IHREC Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work:
- To foster a culture that supports a healthy working environment free from harassment
- To train managers, supervisors and all staff on strategies to prevent harassment. This is especially important for those members of staff primarily responsible for implementing the policy and processing complaints
Adare are offering bespoke training workshops for Employees and People Leaders within Organisations in Anti-Harassment, Anti-Sexual Harassment and Anti-Bullying.
| Team Training Workshops |
Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Attendees: Up to 15 participants
Location: Online via MS Teams / Zoom
All Employees
The training workshops are aimed at increasing overall awareness in the area of Dignity at Work, including the following:
- Introduction to the key definitions and legal framework
- Employer obligations regarding Dignity at Work
- Employee obligations regarding Dignity at Work
- Fostering a culture of Dignity and Respect – respectful communications
- Walk through of the Organisations policies in practice
- Anti Bullying Policy & Procedure
- Anti-Harassment / Anti Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedure
- Q&A / Discussion
The participants will have a shared understanding about what types of behaviour are acceptable and unacceptable and what options are available to address these concerns.
| People Leaders Training Workshop |
Duration: 1/2 day per session
Attendees: Up to 10 participants
Location: Online via MS Teams / Zoom
This training workshop for People Leaders is aimed at increasing overall awareness in the area of Dignity at Work, including the following:
- Introduction to the key definitions and legal framework
- Employer obligations regarding Dignity at Work
- Employee obligations regarding Dignity at Work
- Walkthrough of the Organisations policies in practice
- Anti Bullying Policy & Procedure
- Anti-Harassment / Anti Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedure
- The role of the Contact Person, Designated Person
- Leadership role modelling positive behaviours and culture
- Key elements of processing an informal complaint
- Role of the manager in supporting early resolution
- How Mediation can support early resolution
- Q&A / Discussion
Participants will have a better awareness of what is expected of them in the application of policies and procedures. This will support the early resolution of complaints and limit exposure to costly litigation and fines in the areas addressed.
To book a workshop or enquire additional information you can also email us at info@adarehrm.ie.