Training Course on Building a Safe and Harassment-Free Workplace

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Training Course on Building a Safe and Harassment-Free Workplace
Duration One Week
Price £4000.00
Language English/Arabic

In today’s rapidly changing business world, organizational success is no longer measured solely by profits or financial performance. It is closely linked to the ability to provide a humane and safe work environment that respects employees’ dignity and protects their psychological and physical rights. Global experience has shown that organizations neglecting psychological safety and harassment issues are more likely to face lower productivity, higher turnover, reputation damage, and significant legal risks.

Harassment in the workplace — whether verbal, physical, psychological, or digital — is among the most serious threats to organizational stability and culture. Its impact extends beyond the victim, affecting team morale, trust in management, and the overall sense of safety and belonging within the organization.

In line with this vision, The Dubai Premier Training Centre offers this specialized training course on building a safe and harassment-free work environment, following global best practices and modern professional standards. The course aims to empower leadership, HR departments, and employees to understand the issue, respond with awareness and professionalism, and foster a culture of respect, trust, and fairness.

This course focuses on creating real and sustainable change, shifting from temporary solutions to an integrated system of prevention, protection, and professional handling of harassment incidents, while reinforcing ethical leadership and a safe work culture for all.

Course Objective

Participants will gain knowledge and skills to:

  • Enhance comprehensive understanding of harassment and its various forms

  • Promote a culture of mutual respect and positive professional behavior

  • Enable organizations to establish clear anti-harassment policies

  • Develop leadership capabilities for early prevention of abusive behaviors

  • Raise employee awareness of rights and responsibilities

  • Provide practical tools to handle complaints and incidents professionally

  • Support psychological safety and improve job satisfaction and engagement

  • Reduce legal and regulatory risks arising from unethical practices

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • HR managers and personnel officers

  • Executive leaders and department heads

  • Supervisors and team leaders

  • Compliance and corporate governance officers

  • Employee relations and legal staff

  • Professionals in government and private organizations

  • Any employee seeking a safe and respectful work environment

Course Module

1. Overview of a Safe Work Environment

  • Concept and importance of a safe workplace

  • Connection between job security and employees’ psychological stability

  • Safe work environment as an element of organizational sustainability

  • Role of organizational culture in fostering safety

2. Understanding Workplace Harassment

  • Definition from institutional and professional perspectives

  • Difference between professional and unacceptable behavior

  • Ethical boundaries in professional relationships

  • Practical examples of harassment

3. Types of Workplace Harassment

  • Verbal harassment

  • Physical harassment

  • Psychological and emotional harassment

  • Sexual harassment

  • Digital and electronic harassment

  • Abuse of power and authority

4. Organizational and Behavioral Causes

  • Weak or absent internal policies

  • Lack of safe reporting channels

  • Leadership tolerance of negative behaviors

  • Lack of awareness and training

  • Culture of silence and fear of reporting

5. Psychological and Professional Impact on Employees

  • Effect on mental and emotional health

  • Decline in self-confidence and motivation

  • Burnout and professional withdrawal

  • Reduced job satisfaction and belonging

6. Organizational Impact of Harassment

  • Decreased productivity and team performance

  • High employee turnover

  • Damaged organizational reputation

  • Increased internal conflicts

  • Legal and financial risks

7. Leadership Responsibilities in Prevention

  • Role of top management in promoting professional behavior

  • Leading by example as an ethical model

  • Taking firm positions against violations

  • Protecting and supporting victims institutionally

8. HR Role in Building a Safe Environment

  • Developing and implementing anti-harassment policies

  • Integrating professional conduct in internal systems

  • Monitoring compliance and assessing behavioral risks

  • Coordinating with legal departments

9. Institutional Anti-Harassment Policies

  • Elements of zero-tolerance policies

  • Raising awareness of company policies

  • Linking policies to sanctions

  • Updating policies as needed

10. Reporting Mechanisms

  • Characteristics of effective reporting systems

  • Formal and informal reporting channels

  • Ensuring confidentiality and non-retaliation

  • Responsibilities of all reporting parties

11. Handling Complaints and Internal Investigations

  • Steps for managing professional complaints

  • Principles of neutrality and fairness

  • Documenting evidence and testimonies

  • Decision-making and corrective actions

12. Protection for Whistleblowers and Witnesses

  • Concept of workplace protection

  • Preventing retaliation or discrimination

  • Building trust in institutional mechanisms

  • Ensuring legal and psychological safety

13. Psychological Safety at Work

  • Concept and dimensions of psychological safety

  • Relationship between safety and performance

  • Building a supportive environment for expression and dialogue

  • Reducing fear and stress within teams

14. Professional Communication and Mutual Respect

  • Harassment-free communication language

  • Professional conflict management

  • Awareness of cultural and behavioral differences

  • Encouraging cooperation and mutual acceptance

15. Awareness and Training as Preventive Tools

  • Importance of continuous training

  • Internal awareness campaigns

  • Employee involvement in creating a safe culture

  • Measuring impact of awareness on behavior

16. Handling Sensitive Cases

  • Ethical principles in managing cases

  • Communication with affected parties

  • Maintaining dignity and confidentiality

  • Balancing justice and firmness

17. Building a Respect-Based Organizational Culture

  • Organizational values and their impact on behavior

  • Establishing accountability without exceptions

  • Integrating respect into performance standards

  • Role of leadership in sustaining culture

18. Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Measuring level of job safety

  • Performance indicators linked to a safe work environment

  • Periodic review of policies and procedures

You can benefit from this course through The Dubai Premier Training Centre, which offers a wide range of specialized training programs designed to the highest professional standards to help individuals and organizations build safe, productive, and sustainable work environments.