Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment

You can attend this course individually, or join us for the full Managing Workplace Conflict & Bullying and Harassment Series.

This interactive online course strengthens your organisation’s ability to build a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Learn how to recognise harmful behaviour early, take practical action, and meet your legal duties to protect workers from workplace bullying and harassment. 

Course Overview

New Zealand continues to experience high levels of workplace bullying and harassment. These behaviours harm wellbeing, damage workplace culture, reduce productivity, and create legal risks for employers.

This course gives leaders practical guidance to prevent harmful conduct and respond promptly when concerns arise. 

Participants will learn how to identify bullying, sexual harassment, racial harassment, and unlawful discrimination.  Find out how these behaviours impact both individuals and organisations.  You will examine the organisational and cultural factors that increase the risk of bullying and harassment.

The course focuses on bullying prevention through strong leadership, clear values, and open communication. Participants will learn how to build a collaborative and psychologically safe workplace, supported by real-world examples of effective practice. 

We also cover how to implement clear policies, reporting pathways, and behavioural expectations at every level of the organisation.

You will gain a clear understanding of employment law duties along with practical steps to manage health and safety risks.

The course also covers how to respond when issues are raised. Learn how to receive and assess concerns, gather information, support workers, and take early action to prevent escalation. 

Learn how to address conduct that breaches policy or creates an unsafe environment, and key considerations in a fair investigation process. By the end of this course, participants will understand how to prevent harmful behaviours, respond appropriately to concerns, and meet their legal obligations. 

We also address essential questions such as: How can leaders prevent workplace bullying and harassment before issues arise? What steps should employers take when concerns are raised?

What to Expect

Join employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass for an engaging and practical half-day session focused on building safer, more respectful workplaces.

This course includes real examples, short case studies, interactive discussions, and practical tools you can apply immediately.

Participants will learn clear steps to strengthen culture, reduce risk, and respond confidently to bullying and harassment concerns.

You can attend this course individually, or join us for the full Managing Workplace Conflict, Bullying and Harassment Series.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for HR and People and Culture professionals in any sector, as well as managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for supporting safe workplaces. 

Anyone involved in managing people, health and safety, developing culture, or overseeing workplace wellbeing will benefit from the tools and guidance provided.

Participants will gain confidence applying practical strategies that protect workers and support positive, productive organisations.