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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.

Additional Information

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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