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Workplace training: Proactive or reactive

Author: Andrew Lawson

Posted on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 11:56 am

Here’s a training tip I share with my workshop participants: Human rights sensitiviy training will probably not change racist opinions. Training will, however, let employees know how to file a complaint internally. This mechanism allows you to deal with the issue before it gets to the Human Right Tribunal. LEARN–DON’T LITIGATE.

Is human rights training and sensitivity training a wise investment for your company? Read this article–http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/766704–racist-taunts-cost-boss-25-000 

Andrew Lawson, Human Rights Expert. Andrew conducts training workshops on the prevention of workplace harassment, workplace violence and bullying in the workplace.           www.learndl.ca          416-534-3499 

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