Dignity at Work Training Course

February 13, 2023

MSS The HR People are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new, subscriber-only

Dignity at Work Training for Nominated and Contact Persons’.

The Code of Practice on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work 2020 recommends that employers designate Nominated and Contact Persons within the workplace and that they ensure they are trained appropriately. 


It is more important than ever that these employees develop an understanding of the core principles of bullying and harassment and how to prevent and resolve it in the workplace.


MSS The HR People are running a ‘Dignity at Work Training course for Nominated and Contact Persons’ on the 14th March 2023, which is available at a discounted rate of €65 per person.


This course will equip trainees with the skills needed to deal with Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace and will ensure that your teams are appropriately trained and aware.


Dignity at Work – Nominated and Contact Persons Course outline

• Employment Legislation in Ireland

• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

Recognising Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

• How not to be a bully

• Effects of bullying and harassment

• Resolving Bullying and Harassment at Work

• Informal Process and the Value of Mediation

• Formal Process

• The importance of maintaining records


Following completion of this course, each participant will:

• Understand the importance of preventing and resolving bullying and harassment in the workplace.

• Gain a greater understanding of the meaning of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment.

• Understand the informal and formal processes available to employees under the Dignity at Work procedures.

• Understand how to sensitively handle issues of bullying or harassment which are raised with them.

• Have a good understanding of their role and responsibilities as a Contact Person or Nominated person, under the Code of Practice on the Prevention and  Resolution of Bullying at Work 2020.


Outline

Duration - Approx 2 hours


Techniques - Presentation/Discussion/ Online


Cost - €65 per person 


With limited availability, spaces will be allocated on a first come first- served basis.


Contact us today to book a place for the Nominated Persons/ Contact Persons in your business -  info@mssthehrpeople.ie


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