Dignity at Work
£12.00
The UK Equality Act 2010 entitles every employee to dignity at work, this means their workplace is free of harassment. This online Dignity at Work training provides the knowledge to help achieve this.
DURATION | 50 minutes
DIGNITY AT WORK
This dignity at work training helps staff understand their role in keeping your workplace free from harassment and bullying.
Every person, whether employee, employer, volunteer, or other, has the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work. Upholding this right is the legal duty of employers under the Equality Act 2010.
Created with Citizens Advice Scotland this dignity at work training, covers tricky topics around bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment. For instance, when does workplace banter become bullying? Or, is it ok to put an arm around a colleague to support them?
Clarity provided by this training, helps employees play a proactive role advancing anti-bullying and harassment culture.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Firstly, help employers reduce the chance of harassment and bullying at work
- Secondly, help employees understand their rights and obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion employees will know;
- What harassment and bullying are
- Relevant legislation
- Potential impacts of harassment & bullying
- The difference between Bullying and Management
- How to handle a harassment or bullying complaint
- How to help create a dignified workplace
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1 | INTRODUCTION
- What you will learn
- Learning objectives
UNIT 2 | BULLYING
- What is bullying?
- Bulling and the Law
- Examples of bullying
- How common is bullying?
- What bullying is not
- Effective communication
- Bullying resolution
UNIT 3 | HARASSMENT
- What is harassment?
- Harassment legislation
- Categories of harassment
- Sexual harassment
UNIT 4 | PREVENTION
- Bullying Vs Management
- Dignity at Work policy
- Roles
- Grievance procedure
- Trade Unions
UNIT 5 | RESPONDING TO A COMPLAINT
- Procedures
- Responding to a bullying or harassment complaint
- Formal investigation
- If a bullying complaint is upheld
- External bodies
UNIT 6 | QUIZ
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This Dignity at work training course is designed for all staff. Because all staff have a role to play.
The course is particularly beneficial for HR staff and those responsible for writing dignity at work policies.
CERTIFICATE
At the end of the CPD accredited online Dignity at Work course there is a 15 question, multiple-choice quiz. If learners demonstrate their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, we’ll email them their completion certificate. If learners score less than 80%, they can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until they are successful. A posted certificate is available here.
The Dignity at Work certificate is valid for 3 years.

DIGNITY AT WORK CERTIFICATE
INCLUDED
- Engaging, memorable motion-graphic content
- Verifiable, CPD-accredited certificate on completion
- Learn anywhere with an internet connection
- Access on phones, tablets or desktops
- Carbon net-zero training solution
DIGNITY AT WORK FAQs
What is harassment?
Workplace harassment is any unwelcome or unwanted conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or an aversion toward another person on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
Harassment can usually be, but not limited to, put into three main categories.
They are:
- Verbal
- Visual or Nonverbal
- Physical
These protected characteristics are:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
What is bullying?
Bullying can include:
- Criticism/personal insults
- Ignoring or excluding people
- Setting impossible targets
- Shouting at people
- Making inconsistent demands
- Intentionally blocking training / promotion opportunities
Bullying does not cover fair and constructive feedback of an employee’s performance or conduct. While there may be times where you feel hurt or that you are being treated unfairly, this does not necessarily mean you are a victim of workplace bullying. It is important to assess what is happening objectively.
Managers have a right to manage their staff, set standards, and motivate staff to perform effectively.
How to respond to a compliant?
Response to any complaint should be guided by company policy and procedures (for example Grievance and Disciplinary Polices, Dignity at Work, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities).
Employers should always respond and it is very important that you act promptly as this increases the chances of a successful resolution. If you do not act to resolve the complaint as quickly as possible, things may get worse.
How to I enrol staff?
- You can purchase this Dignity at Work training via card on this platform. The licenses then become available to email to colleagues.
- If colleagues don’t have email address you can contact us ([email protected]) and we can send you administration login for www.e3hse.com where CODE are generated for each employee.
- If you wish to receive a quote or demo please email us ([email protected])
CONTACT
If you have any questions please email [email protected] or call us on 0131 6618253