Are you ready for October’s legislation changes that mean employers must take ALL reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment; and protect employees from all types of harassment from third parties?
The legal test will look at “what reasonable steps were available and left undone?”
No employer is exempt, and steps should be made in the context of organisational risks and resources.
So, if you employ even one person and you don’t have a risk assessment and a process for making complaints: then you’re skating on thin ice.
Beanstalk HR can help you meet your duties with solutions that fit your organisation.
For a small employer that could be a mini strategy session with the owner to educate and get key processes in place, followed by a bystander intervention training session for staff.
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loyers in high-risk industries might gather data, consult with employees as a starting point, and communicate clear boundaries and consequences with third parties.
As well as preventative measures we can help with investigations and informal resolution processes like mediation.
A recommended preventative step is training for managers and staff.
Our employee training gives the tools to tackle harassment by exploring real scenarios.
Our manager training focusses on acting defensibly and giving confidence to tackle issues.
Email enquiries@beanstalkhr.com to arrange a no obligation chat.