Sexual Harassment: New Perspectives (Blue Collar Version)

A class action suit that resulted in a settlement of $10 million between a major US corporation and the EEOC serves as a reminder that educating employees on sexual harassment is still very important. This harassment prevention training program focuses on the victim’s perspective, reminding employees that sexual harassment costs more than dollars—it also damages morale and employee retention. Several realistic scenarios illustrate the subtleties of sexual harassment in a variety of different work environments.

Main Topics Covered:

• Negative effects of sexual harassment
• The value of understanding different perspectives
• Avoiding ‘unintentional’ harassment
• The importance of the victim speaking out