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Dignity & Respect at Work Training for Managers

COURSE OUTLINEMAKE AN ENQUIRY

OVERVIEW

Gain – Our dignity and respect in the workplace training is designed to create awareness and educate on the prevalent topic of dignity and respect in the workplace.  

Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of boundaries and living by acceptable behaviours while at work to ensure a positive workplace, one that is free from bullying and harassment.

Purpose – Create awareness among colleagues and management alike on the importance of a positive workplace culture, one that accepts and respects differences among colleagues, and will provide top tips on how to live by acceptable behaviours while at work.

Audience– This course is designed with employees and managers in mind. This generic course provides insight into legislation and the definitions of bullying and harassment. The course has an add-on module for management that provides best practice recommendations on the practical things to do to embed a culture of dignity and respect.

Expertise – Delivered by our own trainers, who have vast and best-practice knowledge and application of soft skills development.

Delivery – Virtual classroom or in-person training.

(CPD-Certified Dignity & Respect at Work Online E-Learning Course also available)

Cost– Contact us for a quote.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Legislation
  • New Code of Practice concerning the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work
  • Employer & Employee Obligations 
  • Policies
  • Defining Bullying, Harassment & Sexual Harassment 
  • Informal Processes
  • Formal Process
  • Workplace Culture
  • Effective Teamwork 
  • Remote Working Tips on Dignity and Respect in the Workplace

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Dignity and Respect in the Workplace training course is designed to provide learners with an increased understanding of the need for specific policies in the workplace and to gain an understanding of what is and is not acceptable in the workplace in terms of conduct towards others and in general.

On completion of this Dignity & Respect course, learners will understand the importance of acceptable behaviours and being respectful in the workplace.  Learners will acquire knowledge options available under the company policy should they have an alleged complaint of bullying or harassment.

About The Course

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this Dignity & Respect in the Workplace training course, learners will:

  • Gain a greater understanding of the meaning of bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment 
  • Develop knowledge of legislation surrounding bullying in the workplace, including the Code of Practice on Bullying and Harassment  
  • Learn about the importance of dignity and respect in the workplace  
  • Listen to recent case law and take key learnings 
  • Learn how to live by acceptable behaviours and the importance of boundaries when it comes to workplace banter

Topics

As learners navigate through this Dignity & Respect in the Workplace training course, the following topics will be covered:

  • Introduction to Dignity and Respect and the role it plays in an ever-changing work landscape.
  • Legislation New Code of Practice concerning the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work.
  • Employer and employee obligations in the area of dignity and respect and the role employees have to play
  • Defining bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment
  • Company Policy and Options within the Company Policy
  • Workplace Culture.
  • Living by acceptable behaviors
  • Speaking up and the Power of One

Who is the course for?

This Dignity and Respect in the Workplace training course is specifically targeted at both employees and managers. All employees are responsible for living with dignity and respect in the workplace. This is a best-practice training course that will create awareness among all learners about the importance of dignity, respect, and inclusiveness. The add-on manager module is designed specifically to prompt managers to cultivate and embed a culture of dignity and respect within their teams and to role model acceptable behaviours.

Skills Gained

You will gain skills such as:

Knowing boundaries, understanding that different employees have different levels of offence, and knowing when inappropriate comments or behaviour can lend themselves to a challenge in the area of bullying and harassment.

The course also details examples of bullying and harassment in order to create awareness in this area.

Benefits Of The Course

Experts: Delivered by a team of experts who can provide practical insight into how to create positive workplace cultures and provide learnings from the case studies contained within the course, all with the aim of the learners leaving the training with an understanding of their role to play.

Experience: Our specialist team has vast experience in delivering performance management training, from best practice off-the-shelf content to bespoke programmes incorporating their own performance management process and system.

How to apply it: As learners navigate through the Dignity & Respect eLearning course, it will offer a variety of case law and links to supplementary material that will provoke thought and increase learning.

For both the virtual and onsite Dignity & Respect course, the facilitator will invite learners to engage in group discussions on the topic and breakout sessions on living acceptable behaviours.

Providing HR Support For Almost 20 Years

I had the privilege of working with Caroline, Brid, Cathy, and all the fantastic team at the HR Suite where they developed a custom-made Leadership Development Programme for Grassland Agro. What makes this Leadership Development Programme exceptional is its bespoke approach. After consultation, the content was tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of our team, making the learning experience incredibly relevant and impactful. Brid and Cathy were extremely easy to work with and really tried to understand our business and what we want to achieve.

 

Cathy & Caroline are extremely knowledgeable trainers and played a pivotal role in making the program a resounding success with our Management Team. Their expertise was evident in every session, providing insights that were not only enlightening but also practical and applicable in real-world scenarios. They have a unique ability to engage the participants and created a dynamic learning environment that went on to further enriched the experience.

 Our Management Team came away from the Programme with a newfound confidence in their leadership abilities, armed with a toolkit of skills and strategies to navigate the complexities of their own individual role.

Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend this Leadership Development Programme to anyone seeking a high class, customized learning experience.

Lorraine Rossiter

Grassland Agro

Park Developments has engaged the HR Suite as a consultant to our business on an ongoing basis, the support and advice that HR Suite provide to our Staff and our Senior Management Team is hugely important to our company.  Since forming our relationship, we have worked on a number of documentation updates and on a variety of other HR related issues.  In our experience the HR Suite team are extremely professional, very proactive and friendly to deal with.   We are very pleased with the support and advice we have received to date.  Caroline Reidy and her team of dedicated Consultants always take the time to understand our business and the challenges we face in the construction industry. I would happily recommend The HR Suite to any business looking for HR support, and we look forward to continue our relationship with them.

Seán O’Neill
Managing Director

Park Developments

HR Suite has played a pivotal role in our business, acting as a primary extension to our team during periods when we lacked an internal HR function. They have been instrumental in various aspects, including policy and procedure development, handling disciplinary actions, and ensuring legal compliance. The HR Suite team consistently demonstrates professionalism, an- understanding of our requirements, and delivers practical advice tailored to our business needs.

Annie Lee
HR Generalist

URBANVOLT

Caroline worked with us for many years as our Operational & HR Director. She continues to work with us in proactively assisting us in the area of HR, productivity, legal compliance and offers us ongoing HR advice and support which is very important to us to ensure the smooth running of our business. Caroline introduced the Quad Tool to which has produced very high levels of consistency, autonomy and best practice in all aspects of the business. We highly recommend Caroline to any client going forward

Kevin McCarthy
Managing Director

Garvey Group

We had the opportunity to run a few courses from The HR Suite for our members: the feedback to their training has always been very positive. The workshops are clear, engaging and interactive throughout. The facilitators are friendly, professional and always available to discuss the contents of the courses and our expectations/needs. It has been evident that the team at the HR Suite has put great effort into identifying gaps, into designing relevant and useful workshops, they have been very responsive last year during the pandemic, in particular with their Business Continuity programme. They have also been adaptable to their clients’ specific requirements, in our case, the Animation industry. We are confident and happy to continue calling on to the HR suite for current and future courses needs

Delphine Coudray

Animation Skillnet

We have been partnering with the HR Suite for a number of years and have been extremely satisfied with this relationship. When we have needed advice it has been given in a timely and efficient manner and always reflects best HR practice. The team are very knowledgeable and also have very high standards in report writing and documentation. While we have wonderful colleagues at work there is an immense comfort knowing that we have an extra pair of hands at the end of the phone when we need it. I couldn’t recommend the HR Suite more highly.

Kim O'Callaghan

Paddy Power Betfair

 Their team of expert trainers are extremely professional, with a practical style delivering best practise courses. The training is tailored to meet our needs and the workshop are always very informative, clear and engaging. The training is always well received and I would highly recommend The HR Suite to other companies with any training need.

Susan McIlveen

Group Learning & Development Manager- Cliste Hospitality

It’s an absolute pleasure to deal with the HR Suite.  They provide the highest level of expertise within the world of HR, ensuring to action every query quickly and with great professionalism.  Our account Manager has given us fantastic assistance in navigating some tricky waters and is always on hand to address any issues which we may face, no matter how big or small.  I can’t recommend her and the team highly enough.  She is a pleasure to deal with and I know I can trust and rely on her knowledge and guidance

Mary McGillycuddy

HR Manager - TLI Group

At our staff conference recently Caroline chaired a session with 250 people and launched the consultation phase to inform the development of our People Strategy.  Given her extensive experience, Caroline could listen to feedback from the floor and get to the nub of the issue without delay to fully capture the essence of what was being shared. This session was well received by all, and was smoothly curated and directed in real-time by Caroline. I look forward to working with Caroline again on future events.

Kevin De Barra

The HSA

Since 2021 The HR Suite has worked closely with us to create a bespoke training program for individuals within our organisation, at the beginning of 2022 we relaunched the training program with great success.  The aim of this training was to identify and improve soft skills of those working in key roles across our company.  Cathy and the team were able to develop and deliver training that was specific to participants needs by taking the time to build relationships and by understanding the complexities of our business

Sharon McAleer

Monaghan Mushrooms

Our credit Union has undergone significant changes in recent years. The HR Suite are our hr and training support and deliver a professional, efficient service. Our dedicated account manager has in depth knowledge of the financial services and credit union sectors and therefore has a strong knowledge and understanding of the hr and training requirements of the industry. This has helped us to manage challenging employee relation issues and build a positive, professional working environment. It gives us great comfort and assurance having the HR Suite and our account manager available to assist us when required

Michael Cunningham

Ashbourne Credit Union

‘’ We have used HRSuite now for over a year and work closely with Grainne when the need arises. We have found the service to be very efficient, Grainne always gets back to you in a timely manner and we have found her attention to detail, direction and advice to be very helpful.’’

Lulu O'Sullivan

GiftsDirect.com

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you. You can contact us as below:

 Dublin:
The HR Suite, 13 Upper Baggot Street,
2nd Floor, Dublin 4. DO4 W7K5

 Kerry:
The HR Suite, Pier 17 Dingle Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 R6DX (HQ)

 Cork:
The HR Suite, 12 South Mall,
Centre, Cork. T12 RD43

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FAQ’s

What is dignity and respect at work?

Dignity and Respect at work refer to how employees respect and show respect towards other employees, regardless of backgrounds, beliefs, or cultural differences.  

Dignity and Respect are about treating employees fairly, listening to their ideas and opinions, and valuing their contributions to ensure employees come to work in a safe environment. 

What are examples of dignity and respect at work?

Examples of dignity and respect at work are respecting employees’ differences and ensuring that employees do not discriminate against others based on any of the nine discriminatory grounds, which include race, religion, family status, gender, civil status, age, membership in the traveller community, or disability.

Employees who role model acceptable behaviours will create a positive workplace and one where everyone feels safe to come to work.

Why is respect and dignity important in the workplace?

Dignity and respect are vital in the workplace as they create a positive workplace, where employees feel valued and listened to, where opinions and ideas are welcomed and everyone is accepted regardless of differences in culture, background, beliefs, and preferences.

Dignity and respect are the foundation for all good conversations, role modelling acceptable behaviours and calling out unacceptable conduct is important to ensure a workplace that is free from bullying and harassment. The Code of Practice on Bullying Prevention and Resolution puts forward a best practice guide for all employers when it comes to dignity and respect, advocating that any challenges around bullying or harassment are dealt with from an early onset.

Case Law in Ireland proves that when it comes to bullying and harassment it is always the effect that is considered and not the intention, therefore, upholding respectful workplaces and knowing boundaries ensures that all employees are aware of when a comment causes offence, even if there was no bad intention. 

How do you maintain respect and dignity in the workplace?

Dignity and respect need to be cultivated and embedded in all organisations to ensure that workplaces are free from bullying and harassment. Training courses on dignity and respect should be mandatory for all employees, and the HR Suite would recommend all employees, including management, leadership teams, and new employees, be trained on the topic.

To ensure consistency and to serve as a reminder, it would be beneficial to create awareness through posters, calendar days, and mini-annual training sessions to keep the agenda of dignity and respect at the forefront.

What other services do the HR Suite offer?

Our HR consultancy offers best-practice HR solutions to businesses across Ireland and on a global scale. The HR suite provides HR outsourcing and can work with HR teams to implement best practice HR solutions, policies, strategies, and advice on employment law in an ever-changing landscape, ensuring your organisation is legally compliant. When an organisation engages with the HR Suite, they will be partnered with an experienced HR and employment law consultant who will offer guidance and support on grievances procedures, disciplinary procedures and general policies and procedures.  

We also target employees and employers with high-quality HR training courses.  Some of them include an employment law course, leadership development programme, workplace wellbeing course, people management course, management development programme, diversity and inclusion training, time management course, conflict management course, menopause in the workplace training, performance management course and plenty more. Check them out on our HR training page.

Our eLearning courses offer accessible learning, best practice content, and certification, and are all CPD-certified. To learn more about the eLearning courses we have on offer, you can visit our eLearning platform and request a call with us. We would be happy to talk through and find a training solution to meet you and your organisation’s needs.