Peer Learning Forum: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment
Wed, 08 January 2025 @ 10:00 – 11:30
This is an online event.
Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.
This event is especially suited to leaders in HR, Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), as well as those in people management and health and safety roles.
About the event
As of October 26, 2024, employers are required to implement reasonable measures to prevent sexual harassment of their workers.
In this peer learning forum, we will provide updates on the new legislation, outlining what it means for organisations and the necessary actions to ensure compliance and protection of employees.
The event will also feature time for peer discussions, allowing participants to learn from each other’s experiences, share insights, and explore best practices with those in their industry.
To foster open and honest dialogue, this conversation will be conducted under Chatham House rules, and this event will not recorded.
Agenda
– What is the new legislation around sexual harassment at work & what does this mean for employers?
– Strategies for preventing sexual harassment at work
– Break out discussions: Insights and experiences of sexual harassment policies and prevention at work
About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.
Booking, contact details and further information
- Contact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk , Event Coordinator, BITC for any further questions.
- Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.
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