Why Organize Sexual Harassment Training In California & How To Do It


If you are an employer, we know that you already have a lot on your plate. And yet, we need to add one more thing. Well, okay, it’s not like I am adding this one thing to your plate directly. It’s that it needs to be added and you are very well aware of that, but you’re still hesitating for one reason to another. As an employer, you need to promote a harassment free workplace, and sexual harassment, as defined here, is still a big issue.

In case you’re wondering what you can do to stop harassment and promote a safe work environment, then here is a suggestion. You can and you should organize sexual harassment prevention trainings in your California offices. If you’re not entirely sure whether this is something you should do, then it is definitely time to talk about the reasons why it is absolutely necessary.

Why Organize Sexual Harassment Training In California

Let us set aside the fact that “if you’re not a part of the solution, then you are a part of the problem”, and talk about different, more practical reasons why these trainings are necessary. Of course, I had to remind you of this statement just to point out that you shouldn’t even be thinking about the “whys”, since the “whys” are definitely pretty clear. You want to be a part of the solution.

Anyway, as mentioned, we will set aside that statement for the time being. Instead of focusing on it, we will get you familiar with some more concrete reasons why organizing sexual harassment training in California is necessary. Every employer should read this, in order to get a clear picture on why doing this is important.

1. It Is Mandatory

First things first, this is required by law. If you do some thinking, you’ll realize that mandatory sexual harassment training California is actually a great thing. It allows you not to think too much about whether you should do this or not. And, it basically makes it your obligation to do something that can improve the world, so to speak. So, if you don’t want to get in trouble with the law, this is undeniably something you should do.

2. It Raises Awareness Of Inappropriate Behaviors

Now that we have covered the above and made it clear that this is mandatory, let us talk about the reasons why you should do it even if it weren’t. For starters, it raises people’s awareness of inappropriate behaviors. You would be surprised by how many people cannot really recognize sexual harassment when they see one. Some cannot even recognize it when they are the ones experiencing it. So, by organizing the trainings, you’ll raise their awareness and help them identify inappropriate behaviors.


3. It Encourages People To Speak Up

Helping your employees recognize inappropriate behaviors is not enough, though. A lot of them will identify and notice harassment, and yet they will choose to keep their mouth shut and don’t get involved. This is not exactly a good thing for your company or for your employees, meaning that you should encourage them to speak up. And, of course, you can do that by organizing the trainings that I’ve mentioned.

4. It Helps You Create A Safer Environment For Your Employees

By encouraging people to speak up, you’ll be aware of any inappropriate situations, which will allow you to act on those and thus create a safer environment for all of your employees. This will lead to higher employee retention and satisfaction. If you take a look at how this can affect your business, the first thing you’ll notice is that it will increase productivity, and that’s certainly important.

Read more about workplace harassment: https://www.ncsl.org/research/labor-and-employment/sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace.aspx

How To Organize It

If you’re now ready to organize the trainings, you might be wondering how to do it the right way. This is a good thing, since it means you’re serious about it and you want to do the perfect thing for your employees and your company in general. Well, there are a few things to keep in mind when trying to do this the right way, so let me tell you about those.

1. Make Sure To Comply With The Requirements

First of all, since you want to be in compliance with the law, you’ll need to check all the California harassment training requirements. That way, you’ll know what to focus on when the time comes to choose your program. Don’t skip this step, as it’s quite important.

2. Find A Suitable Training Program

As mentioned, you’ll need to choose a suitable training program for you. This shouldn’t be done in a hurry, since you want to get great quality and, of course, a great price. Thus, research various options until you’ve found the best one.

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Posted - 10/11/2022