Preventing Harassment & Discrimination for Supervisors

Module 1: Introduction: Building Positive Workplaces

Building Positive Workplaces introduces learners to the course topics, functionality, and the idea of positive workplace culture in which everyone plays a role.

• 3 Customizable Content Pages
• 1 Custom Video Page
• Pre-Course Survey

Module 2: Developing Awareness and Recognizing Discrimination

This module introduces learners to the concept of developing awareness in the context of discrimination, protected categories, and bias in the workplace. They also learn about the personal and professional impacts of discriminatory behavior, and topics such as inclusivity and equity.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 3: Leading Workplaces Resistant to Discrimination

This supervisor-only module prepares learners with supervisory duties to set a positive example for their employees, identify and respond to problematic behavior, be aware of discriminatory biases in the context of hiring, promotion, termination, etc., and provide reasonable accommodation to employees.

• 4 Customizable Content Pages

Module 4: Cultivating Attitudes and Identifying Harassment

This module allows learners to explore the attitudes that people bring to the workplace, and those that they expect from their colleagues. They also learn about the spectrum of behavior that can lead to harassment, and steps to prevent harassment. With a focus on cultivating positive, productive attitudes in the workplace, this module addresses barriers to intervention and problematic behaviors, including microaggressions, hostile work environments, quid pro quo harassment, and abusive conduct (bullying).

• 3 Customizable Content Pages

Module 5: Leading Workplaces Resistant to Harassment

This module prepares learners with supervisory duties to promote a respectful workplace culture, communicate and support their employees, and intervene when appropriate. Supervisors also review the consequences of harassment, including legal implications, and their duty to report misconduct, including casually worded complaints.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 6: Taking Action Against Retaliation

This module introduces learners to the steps that can be taken to address a broad range of potential or actual harmful conduct, and available remedies and penalties to hold offenders accountable.

• 4 Customizable Content Pages

Module 7: Leading Workplaces Resistant to Retaliation

This module prepares learners with supervisory duties to lead in the workplace by modeling appropriate responses to troubling behaviors, and addresses legal obligations to take action in situations regarding retaliation and other behavior.

• 3 Customizable Content Pages

Module 8: Maintaining Positive Workplaces

Maintaining Positive Workplaces concludes the course by reinforcing the elements of bystander intervention and why a positive workplace culture matters. Learners are encouraged to explore additional resources before the conclusion.

• 1 Custom Policy
• 3 Customizable Content Pages
• 1 Custom Video Page

The purpose of the Part 2 Survey is to measure learning outcomes and behavioral changes resulting from going through this course.

We recommend assigning Part 2 after a 4-6 week intersession is to allow learners to incorporate what they learned into their daily lives and experiences with their peers.

Automated Assignments can be used to implement an intersession.

Post-Course Survey