Colmore BID Workshop: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
With the introduction of new legislation requiring all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, it’s essential to understand what this means for you and your business. Effective since October 26, 2024, this new duty emphasises proactive measures to foster safe and respectful workplaces.
🗓️ Date and Time:
Wednesday, February 12 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM GMT
📍 Location:
Squire Patton Boggs
148 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2JR
Don’t wait for an incident to occur—join us at this free, in-depth workshop to learn how to stay compliant, prevent harassment, and support your team.
What You’ll Learn:
During this informative session, we will explore and discuss:
- The background of the legislation and its implications for employers.
- Defining sexual harassment and recognizing its signs.
- Understanding and implementing “reasonable steps” to prevent harassment.
- Practical measures to foster a workplace culture that prevents harassment.
- Trauma-informed approaches to supporting disclosures and reports.
- How third-party harassment affects your responsibilities.
- Enforcement measures and consequences of non-compliance.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is suitable for:
- Managers and senior leaders
- Business owners of all sizes
- HR professionals
- Employee wellbeing advocates
- Employees wanting to contribute to a safer workplace
Led By Experts
This session will be facilitated by a specialist trainer from RSVP (The Rape & Sexual Violence Project), an award-winning organization. The event is held in collaboration with Colmore BID.
Registration Details
Attendance is free, but places are limited and registration via Eventbrite is required.
