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Sexual Harassment Training
Harassment of a sexual nature is shocking! Feeling safe, secure, and respected at work should not be conditional. Sexual harassment training sends a clear zero tolerance message!
100% Customized & Syllabus Approval
Local, Federal and SOP Compliance
Expert & Experienced Trainer
Group or 1-on-1
Certification & Assessments
ABOUT THIS COURSE
A practical, relatable, and common-sense approach to sexual harassment training.
Unfortunately, bad behavior is often ignored and tolerated in many workplaces or with particular coworkers. Preventing harassment is key, and offering relevant training can help prevent issues from getting out of hand and turning into dangerous situations.
With Oculus’ customized sexual harassment training, you can ensure a respectful and legally compliant workplace. While training compliance is excellent, its application is crucial. Most training providers teach general definitions of sexual harassment and what is considered inappropriate. We focus on facilitating more impactful discussions. Our sessions offer a hands-on approach that enables learners to recognize what harassment looks, sounds, and feels like, encouraging them to self-reflect.
What is an example of sexual harassment training? Watch this short video clip above.
WHY OCULUS?
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Experience the difference! Our sexual harassment training, like all our courses, is fully customized to meet your organization’s needs. Organize a proactive group training or a 1-on-1. We customize every aspect of our training to ensure it will facilitate change. Schedule a discovery call to get started!
Discovery
We meet with you to understand your requirements and goals.
Conceptualization
Based on our discussions, we develop a personalized curriculum and program tailored to your objectives.
Approval
We present you with a potential syllabus, listen to your feedback, and make any changes. You always have the final say.
Design
Once we have your approval, we will proceed with creating an unique and impactful training program.
The process begins again with each training event.
Definitions & Introductions
Our training starts with the definitions. It is important to understand the meaning and impact of sexual harassment, plus what influences our thought process.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
The definitions of sexual harassment
A review of the legal and textbook definitions of sexual harassment. The course can include mentions of your corporate policy and local laws.
The Impact
The potential emotional, physical and financial impact of harassment on victims, the team, family and friends. We will also review the indirect victims of sexual harassment.
Dynamics
How harassment can change the workplace dynamic and culture.
The Players
A deeper look at who can be the victims and offenders of harassment.
The Golden Rule & Self Measuring
Golden rule thinking and self-measuring may justify unacceptable behaviors.
"Common-Sense"
Common-sense and cultural norms differ from person-to-person. We will review how we need to shift our workplace thinking and behavior to global.
Responsibility
The part you play in creating a safe and respectful space.
Examples & Discussion
With clear definitions, we can now speak of specific examples of sexual harassment and how they impact individuals.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
Face & Body
Consider what you do with your body that can be sexual or make others uncomfortable.
- Eyes. Look, Don’t Stare
- Mouth. Be careful with the motions you make with your mouth.
- Body. Be alert to movements you make with your body.
Space
It's essential to respect and provide personal space.
- Touching. Understanding personal boundaries.
- Zones Establishing the private and intimate zones.
- Respect. How to respectfully enter someone's personal zone.
Actions
Your actions and choices can be sexual harassment.
- Sharing sexual image or text.
- Simulating sex.
- Exposing, touching or adjusting yourself.
- Lewd gestures.
Words
The words you say send a clear message and can be sexual harassment.
- Sexual comments, questions and humor.
- Speaking on appearance or bodies.
- Compliments & Ranking.
- Proposal of Sexual Activity.
- Speaking of Sexual History.
- Speaking on Orientation, Expression, or Gender.
Tone & Sounds
How you say something and your sound affects can indicate desire.
Relationships
We should be accountable for our relationships within a professional environment. Maintaining professional distance and not blurring lines at work is critical.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
Applying Pressure & Intimidation
Are you making someone uncomfortable with your pressure?
Grooming Victims
Are you setting up victims to feel helpless or to feel obligated to say yes to your advances?
- Control, Powersplaining & Dominating Conversations
- Friend / Foe / Friend
- Quid Pro Quo. Favors and Promises
Romance At Work
A discussion of romantic relationships at work and the power dynamics.
- Your company policy on office dating.
- Can I ask a coworker out at work?
- Can I ask a coworker out in a social gathering?
- Romance complexities within a professional dynamic.
After Harassment
If harassment has occurred, don’t sit back and forget. Now is the time to act to ensure harassment doesn’t happen again.
COMMON AND POPULAR MODULES INCLUDE:
Bystander Intervention
Maybe you are not the victim, but you can help! It is essential to speak up when you see someone being harassed.
Reporting An Issue
A review of the legal and company-mandated reporting requirements.
Retaliation
You are protected against retaliation from the offender and others. Let's review what this means and how it should look.
Speak up!
It is difficult, but when and if you feel comfortable, speak out against harassment.
- The right to say no. What no means and how it should be respected.
- Establishing boundaries. Establish your boundaries and expectations.
- Speaking with the offender. How to approach coversations with an offender.
The Warning Signs
Not every "no" is direct and verbal. We have to listen carefully.
- The Sound Of "No" A review of ways people can provide a verbal "no".
- Warning Signs Understanding and being attentive to signs that people are uncomfortable.
- Clarifying. When to stop and clarify when expectations do not align.
Offender Training
Taking accountability when you have offended or harassed someone is essential.
- Listening. How to actively listen to the victim and consider their experience.
- Apologizing. Apologize for your actions and make a promise to stop immediately.
- Excuses. Stop making excuses for any bad behavior.
- Shame & Blame Game Ensuring your response does not shame or blame the victim.
Leadership
Sexual Harassment Training for Leaders
In our sexual harassment training for leadership, we will review setting expectations and training your team, how to best protect and support victims, how to investigate complaint and much more!
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