Welcome to the Workplace Bullying workshop. Training on preventing bullying in the workplace is crucial in creating a workplace that is inclusive and safe for all to work.

This workshop will introduce you to your company’s responsibility with regard to preventing bullying, as well as the effects of bullying. It talks about what to do if one is being bullied or witnesses another person being bullied. It will also describe the steps that should be taken when it is determined that employees are not in compliance with the business’ policy.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
What is Workplace Bullying?
Definition
Types of Bullying
Examples
Statistics
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Why Does One Bully?
Lack of Self-Esteem
A Need to Control
Being Bullied
A Toxic Work Environment
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Effects on Employees
Emotional
Physical
Psychological
Work Productivity
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Effects on Company
Employee Turnover and Low Morale
Employee Assistance Programs
Decreased Productivity
Reputation
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Company Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Frequently Updating Policy
Train Employees
Highlight Consequences for Non-Compliance
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Training
What to Include
Who Should Be Trained?
How to Conduct
Check for Understanding
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Company Responsibility
Know State and Federal Laws
Keep Records of All Complaints
Investigate Complaints
Resolve Complaints
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Being Bullied
Seek Support
Document
Report
Speak Up
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Someone Else Being Bullied
Support Victim
Document
Report
Encourage Victim
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Company Address the Bully
Confront
Put on Probation
Suspend
Terminate Employment
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test