The event explores psychology’s role in helping organisations prevent workplace harassment through meaningful, practical action.

About this event

The event explores psychology’s role in helping organisations prevent workplace harassment through meaningful, practical action.

This October, employers will be required to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent workplace sexual harassment. As organisations prepare for this important legal change, many people professionals are asking a simple but challenging question: how do we know whether our current approach is enough?

Policies, reporting procedures and training all have an important role to play. But preventing sexual harassment requires an understanding of the human behaviours, workplace relationships and organisational cultures that influence whether prevention efforts succeed.

In this engaging webinar, psychologist and author Dr Nina Burrowes explores how psychology can help organisations move from well-intentioned activity to meaningful prevention. Drawing on the ideas from her new book, All Reasonable Steps: How Psychology Transforms Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention, Nina will share practical insights into why some prevention strategies have greater impact than others and how people professionals can strengthen their approach.

Designed for HR practitioners and advisers, this session offers a fresh perspective on preparing for the new legal duty while building workplaces where respectful behaviour is actively supported and sustained.

What you'll learn

  • What meaningful prevention looks like
  • Why policies, reporting routes and awareness training are necessary but rarely sufficient on their own
  • Which types of sexual harassment are most amenable to prevention, and why
  • How skills and organisational culture influence behaviour
  • How to incorporate third-party harassment into a broader prevention strategy
  • Where HR professionals can focus their efforts for the greatest impact


Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for creating safe, respectful and legally compliant workplaces, including:

  • HR Directors
  • Heads of People
  • HR Consultants and Advisers
  • HR Business Partners
  • Employee Relations Professionals
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Organisational Development Specialists
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leads
  • People Managers with responsibility for workplace culture and conduct

Whether you're reviewing your own organisation's readiness for October or supporting clients through the changes, this webinar will provide a practical and thought-provoking perspective on moving from legal duty to meaningful prevention.


About speaker

Dr Nina Burrowes

Dr Nina Burrowes is a psychologist specialising in the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual harm, with over 20 years' experience working across criminal justice, education and workplace settings. She is the founder of The Consent Collective and author of All Reasonable Steps: How Psychology Transforms Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention. A sought-after keynote speaker, Nina is known for translating complex psychology into practical organisational insight, helping leaders move beyond compliance to create meaningful change. She has appeared widely across television and radio and was the presenter of the BBC documentary Rape on Trial: Is the Jury Out?


Please note:

  • Participants will receive their joining details 24 hours before the webinar, along with a reminder one hour before the session begins.
  • The session may be recorded and shared afterwards.
  • The chat function will be used to engage with participants.
  • If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
  • If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.