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Dealing with sexual harassment in hospitality

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Sexual harassment is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes you feel distressed, intimidated or humiliated. This course explores the topic of sexual harassment within hospitality operations. This course is suitable for hospitality workers at all levels.

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Course overview

The aim of the course is to introduce you to the following:

  • The definition and behaviours of sexual harassment.

  • How hospitality team members are affected.

  • The legal perspective.

  • The consequences and impact on individuals.

  • Gender Harassment.

  • How sexual harassment perpetrators operate in the workplace and what you can do.

  • Educating yourself.


Section 1 – Introduction

In this section, you'll learn about:

  • What sexual harassment includes and how it affects individuals.


Section 2 – Sexual harassment

In this section, you'll learn about:

  • Sexual harassment in the workplace and late-night venues.

  • Sexual intimidation.


Section 3 – Legal perspective

In this section, you'll learn about:

  • The legal perspective.

  • The consequences and impact on individuals.

  • What is gender harassment, and how does it differ from sexual harassment?

  • How sexual harassment perpetrators operate in the workplace and what you can do.


Section 4 – What you can do

In this section, you'll learn about:

  • How team members, leaders and businesses can help protect people.


Section 5 – Educate yourself

In this section, you'll learn about:

  • Problematic behaviour and reflecting on our own behaviour.

  • Case studies – When is it ‘just banter’?

Course name

CPL Dealing with Sexual Harassment in Hospitality

Course ID

3310

Duration

30 minutes

Assessment

5 questions, 80% pass rate

Release date

April 2024

Endorsement(s)

IOH, CPD

3rd Party Input

n/a

Accessibility

Console, App

Category

Compliance

Highlights

Content

Useful takeaway resources

Accessibility

Accessible colours used
Glossary included to explain key definitions
Screen-reader friendly

Design

Engaging graphics and downloads
UX User-centred design
Mobile-first design

Legislation

Relevant legislation ensuring coverage for England, Scotland, Wales and NI

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