Workplace Bullying – Prevention and Response [US]

This Workplace Bullying – Prevention and Response [US] online training course explores the nature of bullying in the workplace and what you can do to prevent it. This course also outlines how your organization is expected to respond if bullying does occur. Bullies and victims have certain character traits, but it might not be what you think. To effectively prevent and stop all abusive conduct in the workplace, including bullying, you need to be able to identify who’s vulnerable, how bullying in the workplace is different from bullying in other areas, and the legal consequences of abusive workplace conduct.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Workplace Bullying – Prevention and Response [US] course, the user will learn:

• What constitutes workplace bullying
• Federal, state, and/or local laws that address workplace bullying
• The effects of bullying on the victim and on the organization
• The characteristics of a bully
• The rights and responsibilities of employers, managers/supervisors, and employees
• The steps to anticipate, prevent and respond to incidents of workplace bullying

Course Outline

This online Workplace Bullying – Prevention and Response [US] course is made up of the following sections:

1. Bullying, Bullies, and Victims
2. Federal and State Laws
3. Liability and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
4. If You Are Being Bullied

Course Audience

This Workplace Bullying – Prevention and Response [US] online training course was designed for all employees.

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