Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying for Managers

19 May 2017
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

QIBA Sydney 207 Church Street PARRAMATTA, NSW 2150
+61 435 795 785

Workplace bullying is a risk to health and safety. It can occur wherever people work together in all types of workplaces. It is best dealt with by taking steps to prevent it from occurring and responding quickly if it does occur. The longer the bullying behaviour continues, the more difficult it is to address and the harder it becomes to repair working relationships.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity, anti-bullying training for managers focuses on the responsibility as the custodians of your organisation’s workplace culture, or your students, and the key elements of the manager’s / trainer’s role in preventing and effectively managing bullying, harassment and discrimination issues.

This workshop will bring to life real workplace situations using a simulated workplace environment where participants take part in real world situations role plays.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore and apply effective leadership techniques and will learn about three leadership styles that heighten the risk of workplace issues and potential litigation.

Topics addressed include:

The role of management in preventing and dealing with allegations of discrimination, harassment and bullying in the workplace
The intent of EEO legislation and anti-bullying guidelines
The importance of management and team culture and leadership style
What is unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment
What constitutes workplace bullying/harassment and what is appropriate performance management
Responding to issues observed
Handling complaints correctly

This course is designed to be part of a series called “Safety First.”

Workshop Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this workshop your managers, team leaders, and supervisors should:

Understand the background and spirit of Equal Employment Opportunity legislation and Anti Bullying guidelines
Understand the impact (financial and cultural costs) that unmanaged issues can have on employer brand, continuity of operations, staff morale and retention and attraction of employees
Understand the importance of effective and empathetic communication in the prevention of discrimination/sexual harassment and bullying issues in the workplace
Understand how to deal with issues face-to-face and through your organisation’s processes

Who Should Attend:

Trainer/Assessor
RTO/Compliance Manager
Head of Faculty/Department
Area Manager.

Session 1 Fri, May 19, 2017

9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Classroom 4
Legislative requirements and your responsibilities

Workplace bullying can be carried out in a variety of ways including in person, through email, text messages, internet chat rooms, instant messaging or other social media channels. In some cases workplace bullying may escalate beyond the workplace and normal working hours. Workplace bullying can be directed at a single worker or group of workers and be carried out by one or more workers. It can occur: sideways between workers downwards from managers to workers upwards from workers to supervisors or managers. It can also be directed at or perpetrated by other people at the workplace, for example clients, patients, students, customers and members of the public. Everyone at the workplace has a work health and safety duty and can help to ensure workplace bullying does not occur. 'Health' is defined in the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act - WHS (NUL) Act - as both physical and psychological health.
- Bachar Naja
  
  Founder & CEO

Session 2 Fri, May 19, 2017

10:45 AM — 12:30 PM

Classroom 4
Impact of Discrimination and Bullying on Organisation

Bullying is a serious issue in workplaces across Australia and a risk factor for anxiety, depression and suicide. Workplace bullying doesn't just hurt those involved. The wider workplace also feels the effects through lost productivity, increased absenteeism, poor morale, and time spent documenting, pursuing or defending claims. It is estimated to cost Australian organisations between $6 billion and $36 billion a year.
- Bachar Naja
  
  Founder & CEO

Session 3 Fri, May 19, 2017

1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

Classroom 4
Preventing Discrimination and Bullying at the Workplace

Organisations can minimise the risk of workplace discrimination and bullying by taking a proactive approach for early identification of such behaviours and situations likely to increase the risk of workplace discrimination or bullying occurring. Organisations should implement control measures to manage these risks, and monitor and review the effectiveness of these measures.
- Bachar Naja
  
  Founder & CEO

Session 4 Fri, May 19, 2017

3:30 PM — 5:00 PM

Classroom 4
Dealing with Discrimination and Bullying at the Workplace

While all staff members have a responsibility to address issues of discrimination, harassment and bullying, supervisors and managers have a special responsibility to inform staff members when their behaviour may be in breach of policies, and address any potential issues at the earliest opportunity. The outcome of early action is a safe and harmonious workplace that potentially avoids more formal processes in the future.
- Bachar Naja
  
  Founder & CEO

2017-5-195:00 pm2017-5-195:00 pmAustralia/Sydney Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying for Managers QIBA Sydney 207 Church Street PARRAMATTA, NSW 2150

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