Everyone has a part to play in preventing sexual harassment, and managers are at the forefront of identifying and managing any incidents that occur.

This guide provides people managers with advice on their role in tackling sexual harassment, with practical steps on enacting policies and reinforcing appropriate behaviour.

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is unwanted attention that violates a person’s dignity or creates an offensive or degrading environment. Sexual harassment makes the person, or persons, affected feel uncomfortable, threatened or offended. It is the effect that matters regardless of whether or not the effect was intended.

How can I play my part?

How should I deal with a report of sexual harassment?

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