POSH Essentials® – One Day Intensive Training Program in Chicago, IL

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Chicago | Chicago

Wisdom Hub - Global
Publisher/HostWisdom Hub - Global
POSH Essentials\u00ae \u2013 One Day Intensive Training Program in Chicago, IL
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Build a safe, respectful workplace through our POSH Essentials Training focused on awareness, prevention, reporting, and legal compliance.
About this Event

Duration: 8 Hours
Format: 8 Interactive Modules
Audience: All Employees, Supervisors, Managers, HR Professionals, Leadership Teams
Delivery Modes: In-house | Virtual Live | Hybrid | Private Group Sessions
Methodology: Facilitator-led presentations, group discussions, case studies, scenario-based learning, videos, assessments, and workplace simulations

Course Overview

This professionally designed training program helps organizations create safe, respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces across the United States. The course builds employee awareness around workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation prevention, respectful conduct, and employer responsibilities while promoting a culture of dignity, accountability, and psychological safety.

The program combines legal awareness, practical workplace scenarios, interactive discussions, case studies, role plays, and policy familiarization to ensure participants can confidently recognize, prevent, and respond to inappropriate workplace behavior.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand U.S. workplace harassment and discrimination laws and employer obligations.
  • Identify behaviors that constitute workplace harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct.
  • Recognize the impact of misconduct on employees, workplace culture, morale, and organizational reputation.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, managers, HR teams, and leadership.
  • Learn reporting procedures, complaint handling processes, confidentiality expectations, and anti-retaliation protections.
  • Develop respectful communication and inclusive workplace behaviors.
  • Apply practical workplace strategies through real-life case studies and scenario-based discussions.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, equity, and respect.

Key Takeaways :

Organizations hosting this training internally can:

  • Strengthen workplace culture and employee trust
  • Reduce legal and reputational risks
  • Improve awareness of workplace conduct expectations
  • Increase confidence in reporting procedures
  • Promote accountability and ethical leadership
  • Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing
  • Build safer, more respectful workplace environments


Prerequisites:

None

Technical Requirements:

For In-house training:

  • Projector, Screen or TV
  • HDMI cable
  • Notebook, Pen
  • Internet
  • Laptop or tablet

Note: The training schedule includes two 15-minute coffee breaks and one 30-minute lunch break



How Hosting This Workshop Internally Strengthens Your Organization

Hosting this POSH Essentials® Training internally helps organizations foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace culture while strengthening awareness of professional conduct, employee rights, and organizational responsibilities under U.S. workplace regulations. The program empowers employees, managers, and leadership teams to better recognize inappropriate workplace behavior, understand reporting responsibilities, and respond to concerns with confidence, professionalism, and sensitivity.

By promoting awareness, accountability, psychological safety, and proactive communication, organizations can reduce workplace risks, strengthen employee trust, improve reporting confidence, and reinforce a culture of dignity, equity, and respect. This training supports not only compliance with workplace harassment and discrimination laws but also long-term organizational wellbeing, employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace environment.

Our training programs are practical, interactive, and customizable to align with your organization’s workplace policies, industry requirements, and compliance goals. Sessions can be delivered at your convenience through in-house workshops, private classroom sessions, hybrid learning formats, or live virtual instructor-led training.

Connect with our team to customize the course content and delivery format based on your workplace objectives and team requirements.

Enquire now at [email protected] for scheduling details, private group sessions, and organizational discount opportunities.

Whether you are training a small team of 3 or a workforce of 100+, Wisdom Hub is committed to delivering impactful learning experiences that strengthen workplace culture, leadership accountability, and employee wellbeing.

© 2026 Wisdom Hub. All rights reserved.


Agenda
Module 1: Building Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces

Info: Topics Covered
• Workplace dignity, professionalism, and respect
• Importance of psychological safety and inclusion
• Understanding workplace culture and behavioral expectations
• Why harassment prevention matters to organizations


Module 2: Understanding Workplace Harassment & Discrimination

Info: Topics Covered
• Definitions of workplace harassment and discrimination
• Sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment
• Verbal, physical, visual, written, and digital misconduct
• Workplace bullying and inappropriate conduct
• Protected characteristics under U.S. employment laws
• Understanding intent vs. impact


Module 3: U.S. Legal Framework & Employer Responsibilities

Info: Topics Covered
• Overview of key U.S. employment laws
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles
• Anti-retaliation protections
• State-specific harassment prevention requirements
• Employer liability and compliance expectations


Module 4: Roles & Responsibilities in Harassment Prevention

Info: Topics Covered
• Responsibilities of employees, supervisors, managers, HR, and leadership
• Creating accountability at every level
• Leadership responsibility in maintaining respectful workplaces
• Bystander intervention awareness
• Workplace conduct expectations and ethics


Module 5: Reporting, Investigations & Complaint Procedures

Info: Topics Covered
• Reporting channels and complaint procedures
• Internal investigations and documentation
• Confidentiality and privacy considerations
• Protection against retaliation
• Responding appropriately to concerns and complaints
• Resolution procedures and corrective actions


Module 6: Interactive Case Studies & Workplace Scenarios

Info: Topics Covered
• Real-world workplace scenarios
• Group discussions and role plays
• Remote workplace and digital communication scenarios
• Bystander response strategies
• Practical response techniques for managers and employees


Module 7: Creating a Culture of Inclusion, Respect & Accountability

Info: Topics Covered
• Inclusive workplace communication
• Unconscious bias awareness
• Respectful communication practices
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
• Maintaining professionalism in hybrid and virtual workplaces


Module 8: Policy Familiarization & Final Assessment

Info: Topics Covered
• Review of organizational harassment prevention policies
• Reporting obligations and employee responsibilities
• Knowledge check and reflective activities
• Personal accountability action planning


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