This new virtual half-day course gives HR professionals and managers the essential skills to prevent, identify, and address bullying and harassment in the workplace.

You can attend this course individually, or join us for the full Managing Workplace Conflict & Bullying and Harassment Series.

This interactive online course strengthens your organisation’s ability to build a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Learn how to recognise harmful behaviour early, take practical action, and meet your legal duties to protect workers from workplace bullying and harassment.

Course Overview

New Zealand continues to experience high levels of workplace bullying and harassment. These behaviours harm wellbeing, damage workplace culture, reduce productivity, and create legal risks for employers.

This course gives leaders practical guidance to prevent harmful conduct and respond promptly when concerns arise.

Participants will learn how to identify bullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment, and unlawful discrimination. Find out how these behaviours impact both individuals and organisations. You will examine the organisational and cultural factors that increase the risk of bullying and harassment.

The course focuses on bullying prevention through strong leadership, clear values, and open communication. Participants will learn how to build a collaborative and psychologically safe workplace, supported by real-world examples of effective practice.

We also cover how to implement clear policies, reporting pathways, and behavioural expectations at every level of the organisation.

You will gain a clear understanding of employment law duties along with practical steps to manage health and safety risks.

The course also covers how to respond when issues are raised. Learn how to receive and assess concerns, gather information, support workers, and take early action to prevent escalation.

Learn how to address conduct that breaches policy or creates an unsafe environment, and key considerations in a fair investigation process. By the end of this course, participants will understand how to prevent harmful behaviours, respond appropriately to concerns, and meet their legal obligations.

We also address essential questions such as: How can leaders prevent workplace bullying and harassment before issues arise? What steps should employers take when concerns are raised?

Recognise early signs of bullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment, and discrimination
Understand how harmful conduct affects wellbeing, culture, and productivity
Reduce risk factors through strong leadership and open communication
Build a positive, respectful, and psychologically safe culture
Implement effective policies, reporting pathways, and expectations
Respond to concerns promptly with clear, fair steps
Meet legal duties and manage health and safety risks

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Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Select a session below to book today for $437 incl GST.

Managing Workplace Conflict & Bullying and Harassment Series – 10th & 17th February