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Preventing Discrimination and Harassment: Manufacturing & Industrial
Cultivate a safe and respectful work environmentPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 19 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 19 Lessons · 57m in English
Course Description
Discrimination and harassment in the workplace often manifest subtly, making them difficult to identify and address. This course equips you with the knowledge to recognize and effectively combat these behaviors. We’ll explore federal anti-discrimination laws, discuss how to implement policies that prevent harassment, and examine the role leadership plays in creating a respectful work culture.
In this Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace: Manufacturing & Industrial course, you’ll learn to identify various forms of harassment and discrimination and how they contribute to high turnover rates in manufacturing. We’ll discuss challenges like isolated work areas that increase the risk of harassment and how to implement clear policies and mentorship programs to create a supportive workplace. The course highlights the financial impact of turnover and provides strategies for employee retention. You'll also learn to develop reporting systems that ensure a safer, more inclusive environment for all employees.
What You'll Learn
- Identify various forms of workplace harassment and discrimination, including bullying, sexual harassment, microaggressions, and online harassment
- Understand federal anti-discrimination laws and the legal responsibilities and consequences they impose
- Develop strategies for building a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
- Implement clear policies, reporting systems, and mentorship programs to address and prevent harassment
- Investigate reports, recognize retaliation, and apply bystander awareness when responding to incidents
- Consider the financial impact of harassment and turnover in manufacturing and industrial settings
Key Takeaways
- Discrimination and harassment in the workplace often manifest subtly, making them difficult to identify and address.
- Isolated work areas in manufacturing can increase the risk of harassment, which contributes to high turnover rates.
- Clear policies, reporting systems, and mentorship programs help create a supportive and more inclusive workplace.
- Leadership plays a key role in creating a respectful work culture and preventing harassment.
- Harassment and turnover carry a financial impact, making employee retention strategies important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people in manufacturing and industrial workplaces, including leadership, who want to recognize and combat discrimination and harassment and foster a respectful, inclusive culture.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers defining discrimination and harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, microaggressions and offensive speech, social media and online harassment, federal anti-discrimination laws, legal responsibility, responding to and reporting harassment, investigating reports, retaliation, bystander awareness, fostering a positive workplace culture, maintaining professionalism, and harassment and turnover.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in mentorship, sexual harassment awareness, cultural studies, and non-discrimination.
Does this course address why preventing harassment matters in manufacturing?
Yes. It examines how isolated work areas increase the risk of harassment, how harassment contributes to high turnover, and the financial impact of turnover, along with strategies for employee retention.
Does the course cover anti-discrimination laws?
Yes. It explores federal anti-discrimination laws and covers legal responsibility and consequences related to harassment and discrimination.
