Respectful workplace training

Preventing discrimination, harassment, and bullying

UFV is committed to ensuring everyone in the university community has access to information about the Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Prevention Policy 18.

To support a positive and inclusive work environment, all employees are required to complete the "Respect in the Workplace" web-based training program. This training is part of UFV's dedication to fostering a supportive environment for work, teaching, scholarship, and research, based on mutual respect, cooperation, and understanding.

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the training course, you will:

1. Understand your responsibilities in promoting respect and in preventing discrimination, harassment, and bullying in the workplace
2. Have an increased awareness of behaviour that constitute discrimination, harassment, and bullying
3. Be able to distinguish between behavior that is appropriate and behaviour that is inappropriate or illegal
4. Know your policy and complaint procedures on discrimination, harassment, and bullying
5. Be able to respond to initial complaints or concerns of discrimination, harassment, and bullying
6. Understand appropriate interventions for dealing with discrimination, harassment, and bullying issues

Questions?

For additional information on discrimination, bullying and harassment prevention, you can explore the resources available on the Conflict Resolution Office website.

For technical assistance, please contact Barb Sharp in Human Resources local 4145 or email conflict.support@ufv.ca.