Online Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training Course

Did you know these facts about workplace bullying?

• 30% of workers have experienced some form of bullying behaviour in the Australian workplace.*
• 1 in 2 workers have witnessed workplace bullying in the Australian workplace.*
• Bullying can occur in any workplace, regardless of its size.

Course Overview

This online workplace bullying course for employees, contractors and volunteers covers what workplace bullying is, the impact it can have on the workplace and explains how to prevent and overcome it. This course also helps individuals identify if bullying is happening in the workplace and outlines the appropriate reporting and resolution process. Ultimately, it encourages everyone to help prevent bullying in the workplace and to treat each other fairly and with respect. This course can be completed as a stand-alone workplace bullying training course or in conjunction with the full Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance training program, which includes other related topics such as work health and safety (WHS), sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity (EEO) in the workplace.

This workplace bullying course is legally compliant, kept up to date with legislation for all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. It has been written together with Mills Oakley Law Firm for Australia and Simpson Grierson Law Firm for New Zealand.

Target audience

This course is suitable for all of your employees, contractors and volunteers engaged in the Australian workplace. This online course can be provided to your new starters at induction and also as refresher workplace bullying training on an ongoing basis.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this course:

• Workplace bullying and the law.
• Types of behaviour that is bullying.
• Impacts of bullying in the workplace.
• Why prevention is better than cure.
• How to identify, report and resolve incidents of workplace bullying.
• Your responsibility to contribute to a workplace that is safe, fair and equitable.

Duration

This workplace bullying course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

This course is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. Learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of preventing bullying from taking place in the workplace. At the end of the online course, there is a learning check. There is also a declaration that each individual will commit to a workplace culture that treats people fairly and respectfully.

Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of this workplace bullying course:

• Understand workplace bullying and the law.
• Recognise the different types of behaviour that is workplace bullying.
• Be aware of the impacts of bullying in the workplace.
• Explain why prevention is better than cure.
• Know how to identify, report and resolve incidents of workplace bullying
• Understand the importance of a workplace culture that is safe, fair and equitable.

Business outcomes

Once all employees, contractors and volunteers have completed this online course, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• Reduce the incidents of unprofessional conduct in your workplace.
• Mitigate the risk of legal liability associated with unlawful workplace behaviour.
• Protect your reputation from the damage caused by incidents of misconduct in the workplace.
• Present a vision for all workers to do the right thing.
• Increase engagement by supporting a workplace culture that is safe, fair and equitable.
• Gain a competitive advantage by becoming an employer of choice.

* Based on a survey conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2012, which found that bullying, harassment and discrimination continue to be a serious problem in Australian workplaces.