This course will examine workplace bullying and workplace violence. Both cause health, safety, and economic problems for employers and employees.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Distinguish between professional disagreements and workplace bullying or violence;
• Define bullying in the workplace;
• Describe how bullying and violence impact the workplace;
• Recognize warning signs of workplace bullying and workplace violence;
• Identify actions that can be taken to prevent bullying and workplace violence;

• What workplace bullying is
• The different forms of bullying and behaviors that are illegal
• The repercussions of “second hand bullying”
• How bullying can be prevented
• Actions employees can take when if they are a bullying victim or witness someone being bullied
• What workplace violence is, its causes and warning signs
• Actions employees can take to prepare for workplace violence
• The affect of domestic violence on the workplace

Approximately 60 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Workplace Bullying & Violence for Employees course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.