Description :It’s critical for managers to fully understand the implications of workplace harassment from a supervisory perspective. Every manager in your company should be properly trained regarding the risks of workplace harassment. All supervisors need to be well-versed in how to prevent and respond to workplace harassment. This should be a key component of every organization's risk management plan.Areas Covered in the Session :What supervisors need to know in order to recognize, prevent and respond to workplace harassment and discriminationClarification of what the legally-defined protected characteristics really in relation to U.S. anti-discrimination and anti-harassment lawsHarassment and discrimination prevention considerations for interviewing & hiringBeyond interviewing: Workplace harassment prevention considerationsEqual employment opportunity (EEO) protections: Key definitions (discrimination, harassment, quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, third party harassment, retaliation,)Key concepts associated with workplace harassment (reasonable person standard, preponderance of evidence, should have known, etc.)Real-world statistics regarding the costs and frequency of workplace harassment chargesOverview of employer and supervisory liability associated with workplace harassmentTips for preventing workplace harassment and keys to minimizing liabilityKey steps to handling workplace harassment complaintsWho Will Benefit:HR ProfessionalsManagersSupervisorsExecutivesBusiness Owners