Workplace Bullying & Harassment Prevention
Legal Obligations, Bystander Training, and Ethical Prevention Strategies
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Course Information
This CPD course provides accounting and finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of workplace bullying and harassment. It explores the legal obligations, ethical responsibilities, and strategic actions needed to prevent and address such behaviour. Through practical insights and global examples, participants will learn how to implement effective policies, promote ethical leadership, and foster a workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, and accountability.
Course Sections
This is a 3 unit CPD course that is made up of following sections:
- Legal, Organisational and Individual Impact (video, interactive contents, and quiz)
- Ethical Leadership and Strategic Prevention (video, interactive contents, and quiz)
- Additional readings
What You Will Learn
- Distinguish between workplace bullying and harassment under UK, EU, US, and Australian legal frameworks
- Identify the organisational costs of inaction, including absenteeism, turnover, litigation, and reputational damage
- Explain how bystander apathy, fear of retaliation, and ethical dissonance prevent colleagues from intervening
- Describe practical bystander intervention techniques such as the 5D model (Direct, Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay)
- Assess the role of ethical leadership in building a workplace culture of accountability and respect
- Apply knowledge of anti-bullying policies, reporting mechanisms, and investigation procedures to your own organisation
Who This Course Is For
- Accounting and finance managers responsible for team welfare and workplace culture
- HR professionals in financial services who handle bullying and harassment complaints
- Senior accountants and team leads who want to recognise and respond to inappropriate workplace behaviour
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge of employment law is required
- Professional experience in a workplace setting is helpful for contextualising the scenarios discussed
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