Is Your Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Effective?
Sometimes employees view required compliance training as a negative experience, one that would only contribute to the growing tension and fatigue within the organization. If you're not sure your sexual harassment prevention training is effective... you run the risk of a lot more than bored employees!
At Sollah we build our training programs to engage employees and help them truly understand the subject.
Two Success Stories:
Sollah Transforms Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
At Sollah, we understand that implementing meaningful workplace training can be a challenge, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sexual harassment. We also know that required compliance training (harassment, discrimination, ethics, etc.) is not something your employees look forward to when coming into work.
Recently, two companies approached us about sexual harassment prevention training. A car manufacturer whose employees were experiencing training fatigue and a law firm that was struggling to keep employees engaged during training.
The Car Manufacturer
Recently, a major auto manufacturer came to us facing a particularly tough situation. Their employees were experiencing training fatigue and burnout, and there was strong resistance to traditional sexual harassment prevention training program being rolled out within the organization.
What Was The Challenge?
Employees viewed the existing sexual harassment training as a negative experience (some of the specific feedback from employees was "boring," "same old stuff," "cheesy," and "out-dated") , one that would only contribute to the growing tension and fatigue within the organization. The company was struggling to deliver the important message of respect and create a harassment-free workplace culture without adding further division.
What Was Sollah's Response?
In response to this challenge, the manufacturer chose to launch Sollah’s specialized sexual harassment prevention eLearning program, ENOUGH!™: The Consequences of Sexual Harassment.
Unlike traditional sexual harassment prevention training programs, ENOUGH!™ offers a comprehensive, dramatic, engaging approach that goes beyond simply checking a compliance box. It highlights the serious consequences of sexual harassment in the workplace (covering concepts like quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment harassment and more), helping employees understand the far-reaching impacts it has not just on individuals, but on the entire organization.
What Were The Results?
The results were nothing short of extraordinary. Within just two weeks of launching the program, the company reached out to Sollah with feedback that exceeded their (and our) expectations. “This has never happened before,” they said. “Employees are telling others, ‘Wait until you go through the sexual harassment training course.’” Employees who initially viewed the training with resistance were now actively encouraging their colleagues to participate, signaling a complete turnaround in mindset.
The success of ENOUGH!™ was clear.
The program had transformed what could have been a negative experience into one that employees were excited to be a part of. By providing a real understanding of how harassment affects individuals and the broader work environment, ENOUGH!™ empowered employees to take ownership of their role in creating a respectful and harassment-free culture.
The client was ecstatic with the outcome.
Not only had the message of respect and responsibility been successfully communicated, but the employees now had a deeper understanding of what sexual harassment is - and the personal and organizational consequences, leading to a more engaged, informed workforce.
Sollah's ENOUGH!™ eLearning course and training program helped the client foster a culture of respect, ensuring that their team could move forward stronger, more unified, and fully committed to maintaining a harassment-free workplace.
The Law Firm
When a Vice President of Human Resources at a prominent law firm heard about Sollah's innovative approach to sexual harassment training, they were intrigued... but cautious.
What Was The Challenge?
The firm, like many others, had struggled with engaging employees on such a sensitive and compliant-based topic as sexual harassment, and they were seeking something different — a program that could truly make an impact across their entire organization.
What Convinced Them To Pick Our Training?
After reviewing ENOUGH™: The Consequences of Sexual Harassment, the VP of HR’s response was one of genuine surprise and enthusiasm. "I know this may sound sort of strange," they said, "but I would like to watch this again. This is incredible and totally relatable, especially for such a compliance-heavy topic like sexual harassment prevention."
The VP was especially impressed with the unique style of the program, which made the learning points not only identifiable and relatable, but also emotionally engaging. The approach taken by ENOUGH™ struck a chord, as it conveyed the serious negative impact of sexual harassment on an organization in a way that was compelling and easy to grasp.
What stood out to the VP was the clarity of the program’s message. ENOUGH™ didn’t just explain the “what” and “how” of sexual harassment — it made the “why” clear. It helped employees understand why speaking up or reporting inappropriate behavior is crucial, not only for personal well-being but for the health of the entire organization. The program demonstrated how unchecked harassment can destroy morale, create a toxic work environment, and even jeopardize the firm’s reputation.
What Was The Final Verdict?
The VP expressed confidence that their trainers would feel empowered and well-equipped to deliver the content. “I can see our Trainers being very confident in the content and anticipate a very positive response from our employees,” they remarked. This affirmation was a testament to the program's ability to engage even the most seasoned HR professionals.
With ENOUGH™, Sollah helped this law firm transform their approach to sexual harassment training from a mandatory box to check into an impactful learning experience that employees will not only tolerate but embrace. The program set the stage for a lasting change in how sexual harassment is discussed and addressed, and the law firm was excited to roll it out across their entire organization.
"Well done, Sollah!" was the final verdict.
We’re ready to put our solutions to work for you and your team members, as well.
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