Bullying & Harassment Awareness

Provides learners with awareness of psychosocial hazards, and the subsequent psychological and physical impact that unsafe behaviours have on individuals, teams, and organisations.

IMPACT

Unsafe behaviours can fuel destructive workplace cultures.

This training raises awareness of psychosocial hazards—such as bullying, harassment, and disrespect—and highlights their psychological and physical impacts on individuals, teams, and organisations. Improving workforce awareness helps prevent risks and promotes healthier work environments.

Key Questions to Consider

  • When and how should leaders and team members intervene in cases of unacceptable behaviour, and do they have the skills to do so?
  • What behaviours are overlooked or tolerated by leaders and teams?
  • Which actions put employees’ and customers’ health and safety at risk?
  • How do certain behaviours contribute to exclusion and affect wellbeing, performance, and engagement?
  • What are our legal obligations regarding workplace conduct, and are we meeting them?
CONTENT

This course, designed and delivered by employee relations experts, covers:

  • How the brain’s organising principles influence emotions and behaviour.
  • The evolution of workplace cultures and the impact of early-stage unsafe behaviours on psychological safety, wellbeing, productivity, and engagement.
  • Key legal thresholds: understanding when behaviour becomes unlawful and how harassment laws apply.
  • The legal duties under Respect at Work, WHS, and related regulations.
  • How to identify and address unlawful behaviour—including bullying, sexual and racial harassment, and other forms of unreasonable conduct.
  • Options for bystanders: effective responses when witnessing unsafe behaviour and steps to take if you’ve acted inappropriately.
  • The role of workplace investigations and the responsibilities of employees during these processes.
  • The potential legal liabilities associated with unreasonable behaviour and harassment.

Knowledge Assessment

All learners are assessed against the above content at the end of each session to gauge their understanding of the material.

Investment

Standard Pricing

  • $1,960 per workshop ($1,800 for MyEms subscribers)
  • Multiple sessions: $4,900 for 3 workshops on the same day/location ($4,500 for MyEMS subscribers)

Volume Packages (prepaid, valid 12 months)

Individual Workshop Package

  • $1,765 per workshop (minimum 10 workshops)
  • $1,620 per workshop for MyEms subscribers (minimum 10 workshops)

Same Day/Location Package

  • $1,470 per workshop when delivering 3 workshops on the same day/location (minimum 5 training days = 15 workshops total)
  • $1,350 per workshop for MyEms subscribers (minimum 5 training days = 15 workshops total)

All prices exclude GST. Venue, catering, and reasonable travel/accommodation costs apply for sessions outside Adelaide metro area.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training is designed for anyone who benefits from understanding the impact of unsafe behaviours—from frontline staff to leaders responsible for maintaining a positive work culture. It equips participants with the skills to identify and address harmful behaviours, ensuring a safer, more inclusive workplace.