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E•Z START™ Harassment Prevention: Inappropriate Workplace Touching

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Recognizing & Responding to Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace

It's important that every employee (from front line staff to the C-Suite) understand how inappropriate workplace touching, regardless of intent, can negatively impact individuals, damage trust, and expose organizations to sexual harassment claims and legal risk.

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E•Z START™ Understanding the Impact of Inappropriate Workplace Touching1 page
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This session covers several key points, including:

  • Inappropriate touching is about impact, not intent.
  • Professional boundaries protect everyone.
  • Clear expectations reduce risk and reinforce respect.
  • Sexual harassment claims often stem from “small” behaviors that escalate over time.

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Competencies

  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior

Learning Objectives

  • Identify behaviors that may constitute inappropriate workplace touching.
  • Understand how intent differs from impact in harassment claims.
  • Recognize how boundary violations affect individuals, teams, and organizations.
  • Apply clear, respectful alternatives to physical contact at work.

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