Harassment, Bullying & Bystander Behavior
This course focuses on the behavior side of harassment and bullying in the workplace. It helps employees recognize patterns of disrespect, understand how behavior affects others, and respond in calm, appropriate ways.
The emphasis is on everyday actions: what is said, how it is said, who is included or excluded, and how bystanders can respond safely when they notice a problem.
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How to recognize and respond to harmful behavior at work.
The course gives employees practical tools for seeing behavior clearly, understanding impact and choosing safe, respectful ways to act when harassment or bullying may be occurring.
Recognizing Harmful Patterns
- How repeated jokes or comments can cross a line
- How exclusion, mocking or constant criticism affects others
- How body language and tone can be used to intimidate
- How to distinguish conflict from bullying behavior
Responding as a Bystander
- Safe options for checking in with a targeted coworker
- How to redirect or slow down an uncomfortable situation
- How to bring concerns to a supervisor or HR
- How to support a respectful culture without escalating
Anyone who works with others.
Harassment and bullying can show up in many forms — direct or subtle, obvious or quiet. This course is designed for all employees and is especially useful for teams that have experienced tension, complaints or low trust.
- Employees who work in group or team settings
- Staff who have raised or received behavior concerns
- New hires needing clear behavior expectations
- Teams rebuilding trust after incidents or complaints
Harassment, Bullying & Bystander Behavior — module overview.
Module 1: Understanding Behavior & Impact
How repeated comments, jokes or actions can harm coworkers even if they are framed as “just kidding.”
Module 2: Bullying Patterns
Signs of bullying behavior, including repeated targeting, isolation, mockery, or using power to intimidate.
Module 3: Bystander Options
Ways to support someone who is being targeted and how to raise concerns without putting yourself at risk.
Module 4: Communication & Documentation
How to describe what you have seen and heard clearly when talking with HR or a supervisor.
Module 5: Supporting a Respectful Culture
Everyday actions that help create a workplace where people feel safe speaking up and treated with dignity.
Behavior-focused harassment & bullying training certificate.
Upon completion, employees receive a certificate documenting that they completed this behavior-focused training on harassment, bullying and bystander behavior.
- Shows completion of Harassment, Bullying & Bystander Behavior course
- References recognition and response skills covered
- Can be stored in HR files as part of a coaching or culture plan
Organizations that address harassment, bullying and respectful workplaces.
These resources provide additional context and education on workplace harassment and bullying. They complement the behavior tools provided in this course.