This eLearning course provides comprehensive training on appropriate conduct in the workplace, addressing the standards of behaviour that all employees are expected to maintain and the consequences when these standards are not met. The course recognises that a respectful and professional workplace is essential for employee wellbeing, organisational effectiveness, and legal compliance.
The course covers the various forms of workplace misconduct, including bullying, harassment (both sexual and non-sexual), discrimination, and victimisation. It explains the legal framework that protects employees, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, and clarifies the rights and responsibilities of all parties. The training helps learners distinguish between firm management and bullying, between friendly banter and harassment, and between legitimate feedback and victimisation.
Practical guidance is provided on how to recognise inappropriate behaviour, how to respond if you experience or witness misconduct, and how to raise concerns through appropriate channels. The course emphasises that everyone has a role to play in maintaining a positive workplace culture and that bystanders who witness misconduct have a responsibility to act. It also addresses the specific responsibilities of managers and team leaders in modelling appropriate behaviour and addressing concerns promptly.
By the end of the course, learners will understand the standards of conduct expected in the workplace, recognise the different forms of misconduct, and know how to report concerns. The training supports the development of a respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant working environment.
