Why Harassment Prevention Training Matters
Harassment prevention training is more than compliance, it is a strategic investment and part of building a culture of respect, safety, and trust.
When done right, it reduces risk, strengthens culture, and sends a clear message to job seekers and employees that this is a respectful and inclusive work environment!
The Real-World Costs of Harassment
Workplace harassment isn’t just unethical – it’s expensive, distracting, and damaging to your brand!
Society for Human Resource Management reports that workplace harassment costs US business billions of dollars which includes legal costs, turnover, and lost productivity.
68% of harassment cases include an allegation of employer retaliation. (Employer's Responses to Sexual Harassment : Center for Employment Equity : UMass Amherst).
41-45% of remote workers report experiencing harassment online through chat, email, or video tools (Project-Include-Harassment-Report-0321-F3.pdf)
Beyond direct legal costs, the ripple effects can be devasting to the culture:
Employees who witness or experience harassment often report (Workplace Bullying Research):
Reduced productivity (48%)
Lowered quality of work (38%)
Avoidance behaviors (63%)
Mental health-related costs nearly double among employees exposed to harassment or bullying behaviors. (Mental Health Expenditures)
Why Prevention is a Culture Builder
Workplaces with anti-harassment/harassment prevention programs with clear policies supported with training see up to a 30% reduction in legal claims. (Risk Management Magazine - The Overlooked Benefits of Workplace Harassment Prevention)
Strong, respectful cultures help:
Attract and retain top talent.
Build employee trust and engagement.
Earn client and stakeholder confidence.
Reduce distractions and drama in the workplace.
In short, when employees feel safe and supported, they’re more productive, collaborative and committed.
What Effective Trainings Look Like
Every employee should know what harassment looks like so they’re able to recognize it and know what their role is in the workplace to prevent harassment. Managers need to be able to go take that extra step with understanding their role in intervening, boundaries, and escalating concerns and the reporting process.
Skywalk Group delivers interactive training sessions with real-life scenarios. We don’t settle for one-size-fits all approach. We customize sessions to align with your organization’s values, policies and procedures while ensuring we’re hitting those compliance check boxes along the way. This approach makes your training session even more valuable and impactful for all participants
All of the Gains by Partnering with Skywalk Group
When you partner with Skywalk Group, you’re not just delivering a training, you're investing in:
A safer, more respectful workplace
Lower legal and reputational risk
Team cohesion, engagement, and morale
Sustained productivity gains and a positive company brand
And the ROI is real!
Research by Society for Human Resource Management identified the average cost of hiring a new employee, including recruitment and training climb to over $4,000 per individual. The more complex or specialized the role, that number can reach to 4 times the salary of that position!
According to a study by Gallup, organizations with high employee engagement enjoy 21% higher profitability which reflects the powerful connections between retention and financial performance.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Let’s build a harassment prevention strategy that truly sticks. Reach out we’ll partner with you to assess your current policies and practices and collaborate to develop a tailored training proposal to meet your organization’s needs.