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Sensitive Issues: Overview

30 Minutes Full course General

How to address sensitive issues in the workplace such as alcohol misuse, bereavement, body odour and office romances.

Description

Whether it's speaking to someone about their bad body odour, tackling issues around someone's personal life, dealing with sickness and bereavement or addressing suspected alcohol or drug abuse, being able to have conversations around sensitive issues is an key skill that can mean the difference between a happy, productive workforce and one that's plagued by stress, poor employee dynamics and low productivity. It's also essential for employers and managers to be aware of common legal pitfalls around dealing with certain issues in order to avoid costly tribunal action further down the line. Combining thought-provoking original drama with insight from an employment law expert and leading workplace psychologists, this course provides employers and managers with a toolkit for raising delicate and personal issues and resolving them effectively at an early stage.

Course Objectives

  • Why certain issues are particularly sensitive the challenges of dealing with issues such as drug and alcohol misuse, bereavement and mental health problems
  • Effective communication techniques and the importance of respect, compassion and sensitivity
  • Common legal pitfalls and early steps to take to avoid tribunal action
  • The importance of drawing up clear policies and terms and conditions of employment
  • When conversations need to move from expressions of concern to the disciplinary process.

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