Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Managers

We provide sexual harassment training designed for business owners and senior management teams. Our sessions move beyond just ‘tick-box’ compliance, empowering your teams to build a culture of respect, safety and accountability.

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Why sexual harassment training matters

As a UK business owner, your duty to protect staff has never been more important. With the implementation of the preventative duty under the Equality Act 2010, the ‘wait and see’ approach is no longer a legal option.

Our sexual harassment training course helps your leaders:

Understanding Preventative Duty
Practical frameworks
What reasonable steps look like in practice
Policy guidance
Identifying red flags
Actionable templates
Recognising low-level behaviours
Avoid harassment claims
Preventing your business from claims
Protect your team
Reducing employee turnover
Handling disclosure sensitively
Protecting your brand reputation
Legal accuracy

Protecting your business through employee training

Training won’t remove every risk, but it’s a key ‘reasonable step’ that the law expects you to take. Our sexual harassment awareness training helps you demonstrate that managers understand their responsibilities and know how to respond to inappropriate behaviour. This ultimately helps you to create a safer workplace.

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Meeting your duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

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Tailored training for your organisation

At Warwick HR, we design our management training around how your team actually works. Training can be delivered for senior leadership teams, line managers, individual departments or your entire workforce, with examples and scenarios tailored to your business.

New legislation means tribunals will look closely at what you did before a problem arose. Luckily, our training gives your managers clear, practical guidance they can use the same day, helping you meet your preventative duty and showing you take allegations seriously.

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What the training covers

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What counts as sexual harassment?
We explore what sexual harassment actually looks like in the workplace, uncovering grey areas and common misconceptions.
How to recognise inappropriate behaviour
We cover how to spot patterns or red flags before they escalate. This includes everyday scenarios and what to do if something ‘doesn’t feel right’, even if no formal complaint has been made.
Roles, responsibilities and reporting
We then clarify what the employer’s duty to prevent harassment means in practice. We give practical tips for employers and detail how concerns should be raised and recorded.
How to build a respectful workplace culture
We ensure every manager leaves with clear next steps on how to set standards and challenge poor behaviour in the workplace. Your team will leave with tips, actionable advice and frameworks to build a great company culture.

Why train with Warick HR?

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Flexible delivery

Up-to-the-minute legal accuracy

HR specialists, not just trainers

Customised for your industry

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FAQs: Sexual harassment workplace training

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Why train with Warwick HR?
The law now places a preventative duty on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to stop sexual harassment before it happens. Professional training is one of the clearest ways to show you’ve taken that duty seriously and that your managers know how to respond if something goes wrong.
Who should attend this training?
We recommend awareness training for all staff, because culture is shaped by the whole team. We also run dedicated sexual harassment training for managers and senior leaders, which focuses on their extra responsibilities around spotting issues early, supporting employees and taking timely action.
Is the training content compliant with the latest UK legislation?
Yes. Our course is regularly updated to reflect the Equality Act 2010 and the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. We focus on practical application, including the new preventative duty and third-party harassment.
Can the training be delivered on-site at our offices?
Absolutely. We offer flexible delivery options, including on-site workshops led by our HR experts or live virtual training.
Do participants receive a certificate of completion?
Yes. Everyone who completes the sexual harassment training course receives a certificate. This gives you a clear record for your HR files and helps show that you’re taking your legal responsibilities seriously.
Can the training be customised for our specific industry?
Of course - we can tailor the case studies and scenarios to suit your industry, whether that’s hospitality, professional services, or manufacturing. This ensures the course feels relevant and impactful to your team.
How does this training help in an employment tribunal?
If a harassment claim is made, an employer can be held ‘vicariously liable.’ However, if you can prove you took ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent the behaviour, such as providing training and having clear policies, you may have a legal defence.
Does the training cover third-party harassment (e.g., from clients or customers)?
Yes. The new duty includes protecting staff from harassment by clients, customers and other third parties. We cover how to recognise these situations and how managers should respond.
How often should we refresh this training?
We usually recommend a refresher every 12–24 months, or sooner if there are major legal changes or other significant changes in your workforce. Regular refreshers help keep expectations clear, reinforce your culture and remind people that harassment will not be ignored.
How long does the training take to complete?
Our online sessions typically last between 45 and 90 minutes. In‑person or bespoke workshops usually range from a focused half‑day to a full‑day programme that allows more time for discussion and practical exercises.