Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Overview

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action

Who is this best suited to?

No previous experience is necessary. This event provides information on the topic. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice skills needed to deal with unacceptable behaviours.

This training would be particularly suitable for:

  • line managers
  • team leaders
  • employees
  • HR professionals

What will I learn from this training?

  • bullying and harassment
  • inappropriate behaviours
  • the impact of banter
  • why people might not complain
  • how to deal with inappropriate behaviours
  • how to build a culture of dignity and respect
 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
  • recognise the difference between bullying and harassment
  • explain good practice approaches to dealing with inappropriate behaviour
  • create a culture of dignity and respect at work

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 3 hours/half day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion   

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this programme for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.
This training event is nearly fully booked and has been taken offline to avoid overbooking. Please contact Acas on 0300 123 1150 about availability of places.
* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if number exceed this or for more details about the training session.