Harassment prevention training has never been more important in the workplace than it is now. Bullying and harassment continue to be issues pervading work environments. With the #MeToo movement, there has been increased attention to sexual harassment in the workplace (and how to prevent it) by both employers—who want to avoid their own Harvey Weinstein scandal and potential lawsuits—and the regulators who enforce the employment law and the rules governing discrimination.

Did You Know…

According to a study of workplace harassment in 2023:

  • 75% of employees have witnessed workplace bullying behavior
  • 62% of bullying cases result in the resignation of the victim
  • 61% of workplace bullies are supervisors
  • 83% of transgender employees experienced or witnessed workplace harassment
  • Only 58% of employees report incidents of harassment that they either experienced or witnessed (perhaps due to fear of retaliation)

What are the benefits of harassment prevention training?

When your organization implements harassment training requirements for you workforce, it promotes awareness of how to ensure you’re running a positive and respectful workplace culture. Trainings like this also encourage inclusion and safety among your workforce, as well as a secure work environment.

Harassment Prevention Training Requirements

NAE offers workplace harassment prevention training for your workforce to address this very real and ongoing issue. Our workplace violence, discrimination, and sexual harassment prevention training courses provide an in-depth review of the legal requirements that apply to discrimination and harassment, as well as best practices for handling such complaints.

We recommend employers offer regular opportunities for workplace harassment training, as well as inclusivity training to all personnel, including old and new employees. We also recommend requiring employee attendance to mandatory annual training courses, either through in-person or online training formats.

Harassment prevention training is offered to NAE members as part of our Supervisory Skills: The Fundamentals series (which is offered on a regular basis), as a standalone in-person or virtual training, and can be offered on demand as a customized training for your workforce.

Check out our Calendar for upcoming harassment prevention trainings. For more information about harassment prevention training, contact us at 888.398.8092 or training@nevadaemployers.org to discuss your training needs.