Addressing sexual misconduct

Creating a respectful and supportive working environment

By creating clear, straightforward policies and creating robust reporting procedures, we can help organisations recognise, prevent, and respond to sexual misconduct effectively.
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Sexual misconduct covers a broad range of inappropriate and unwanted behaviours of a sexual nature, including sexual harassment. 

Sexual harassment refers to conduct towards another person of a sexual nature with the purpose or effect of either violating their dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for them. Empower your employees to recognise and respond to inappropriate behaviours, discrimination, and harassment. 
Empower your employees to recognise and respond to inappropriate behaviours, discrimination, and harassment. 

Creating a truly inclusive workplace means ensuring that all employees feel safe, respected, and free from any form of harassment or discrimination. Addressing and preventing sexual harassment is a critical component of building workplace inclusivity. Within an inclusive workplace culture, employees can feel equipped and safe to respond to issues effectively.

Why address sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment in any form, whether verbal, physical, or digital, can have a profoundly negative impact on individuals and the workplace as a whole. It affects employee wellbeing, damages trust, lowers morale, and disrupts team dynamics. For an organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, addressing and preventing sexual harassment is essential to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels safe and valued.

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Person holding their hand up in front of their face
Person holding their hand up in front of their face

Real impact

Addressing sexual harassment and misconduct not only protects employees but also strengthens the overall culture of inclusivity and respect. A proactive approach reassures employees that their wellbeing is a priority and demonstrates that the organisation is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all. Businesses that tackle harassment and misconduct effectively, often experience improved morale, greater trust in leadership, and a stronger sense of community among team members.

By addressing sexual harassment and misconduct with clear policies, transparent processes, and a supportive culture, your organisation can foster an inclusive workspace where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute. We can help you implement the inclusive structures, policies and practices needed to uphold these values every day.

Our approach

We offer a comprehensive framework for tackling sexual harassment in the workplace. Our process combines education, policy development, and support systems, ensuring that every team member understands their rights and responsibilities in maintaining a safe environment.

Education and awareness

Education and awareness

Education and awareness

Co-design clear and robust policies

Co-design clear and robust policies

Co-design clear and robust policies

Safe and confidentyial reporting channels

Safe and confidentyial reporting channels

Safe and confidentyial reporting channels

Develop a fair response process

Develop a fair response process

Develop a fair response process

Build a culture of respect and accountability

Build a culture of respect and accountability

Build a culture of respect and accountability

The toolkit:
Addressing sexual misconduct

Our toolkit will help you start your journey towards addressing sexual misconduct in the workplace.

The toolkit:
Addressing sexual misconduct

Our toolkit will help you start your journey towards developing an active bystander culture.

The toolkit:
Addressing sexual misconduct

Our toolkit will help you start your journey towards developing an active bystander culture.