Preparing for the Worker Protection Act

The Inclusive Group has been at the forefront of efforts to build healthy workplace cultures for over 25 years. We specialise in tackling complicated behavioural issues in a way that engages staff at all levels to focus on action.

Join Inclusive Group’s Sasha Scott on 5 November from 10.00 - 10.45am for a webinar diving into the longer-term implications of the Worker Protection Act. Alongside a leading Employment lawyer, Sasha will explore the actions employers will be taking in the medium to long term in order to meet the preventative duty. This free, virtual session will be packed with practical insights. We will also create space for HR Leaders to share and ask questions. To reserve your place, email [email protected].

Worker Protection Act – Is your organisation ready?

Failure to create a safe, respectful, fair, and inclusive working environment causes harm. Recent headlines provide a stark reminder that the impact of workplace harassment can be devastating and long-lasting. When poor behaviour goes unaddressed, organisations face significant legal and reputational risks.

The Worker Protection Act is a significant legislative change, requiring employers to take reasonable steps not only to tackle sexual harassment, but to prevent it from happening. This is not about ticking a box. Harassment prevention requires critical analysis of workplace culture, working practices and the power dynamics that may have historically enabled unacceptable behaviour, or prevented staff from reporting concerns. It requires a laser focus on smaller, less overt acts of exclusion. And it requires skilful education of staff at all levels to create a sense of shared ownership.

Inclusive Group has worked with organisations across sectors to support the development of healthy workplace cultures. We have a strong track record of engaging staff at all levels around workplace culture in a way that feels deeply relevant and meaningful. We also work closely with leaders and HR teams to provide advisory support as they navigate challenging and highly sensitive workplace issues.

Preparing for the Worker Protection Act is a complex and resource intensive process. The Inclusive Group team is on hand to support organisations at different stages in the journey, through a combination of advisory, awareness and employee listening. Contact us to find out how we can support your organisation.

Talk to us about:

• Critical desktop review of anti-harassment policies and related practices
• Risk heat map: Analysis of data and procedures to identify priority areas and recommended controls
• Review of reporting methods and complaint handling procedures

Talk to us about:

• Anti-harassment workshops for People Managers
• Anti-harassment workshops for All Staff
• Wider education workplace culture and inclusive behaviour

Talk to us about:

• Tailored surveys, focusing on culture and psychological safety
• 1:1 and group-based employee listening
• Thematic reporting, highlighting trends to close awareness gaps and providing recommendations to support change.

To discuss your priorities and to explore how Inclusive Group can support your organisation as you prepare for the Worker Protection Act to come into force, contact us to arrange an enquiry call.