Ensuring Dignity & Respect in the Workplace Workshop for Managers

One of the toughest challenges managers and HR professionals face is responding to allegations of bullying or sexual harassment. This workshop will provide you with important information which you can put into practice if an allegation of bullying harassment or sexual harassment is made.

The workshop will provide you with an insight to the formal and informal resolution options and will guide you through how to manage an investigation and how to maintain a productive work environment during the course of an investigation. With a clear expectation that individuals need to be trained to deal with allegations of this nature from the codes of practice, this training ensures you can correctly address the complaint and be confident in conducting a procedurally correct investigation.

This full day session will cover the following topics:

• Identifying bullying and harassment
• How to respond to an allegation
• Conducting a formal and informal investigation
• Managing an appropriate investigation
• Maintaining a respectful workplace environment

About your Speaker:

Marian Whelan - HR Consultant

Graphite HR Consultant Marian Whelan began her career in HR within the construction sector where she interned during her college years. She later moved into the IT sector where she gained experience in different HR positions, moving from a HR Administrator up to a more senior position of HR Business Partner. During her time in this industry, she undertook a Master’s degree in HRM developing on her existing skills and knowledge and achieving her CIPD qualification.