In this course, you are going to learn about the definition & types of workplace harassment. In addition, we will walk through the investigation process & some of the prevention strategies.

There are different types of harassment that occur in today's workplace. Remember, there are serious consequences for failure to investigate in these situations. In this course, you are going to learn about the definition and types of workplace harassment. In addition, we will walk through the investigation process and some of the prevention strategies. Keep in mind that taking a proactive approach is certainly better than a reactive approach, as workplace harassment can have a detrimental impact on the organization and employees.

Seasoned HR Professional & Educator
Yanny Yeung is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in a generalist capacity, ranging from recruitment and selection to employee relations. She has experience in the education, information technology, engineering consulting and chemical distribution sectors. She holds the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designations. She has been teaching school age, youth and post-secondary programs for over 10 years. Some of the post-secondary courses she has taught include: Introduction to Human Resources Management, Employee and Labour Relations, Operations Management, and Essentials of Management. Yanny is passionate about teaching and loves to see her students developing new skills and gaining knowledge in different areas.
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