Description
Course Overview
This interactive training course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and awareness to foster a respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace in Ireland. Grounded in Irish employment law, the Employment Equality Acts, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, and relevant codes of practice, the course explores both the legal and moral imperatives for ensuring dignity at work.
Learning Approach
Through a combination of case studies, role play, and real-life examples, participants will learn to identify, address, and prevent inappropriate behaviours, such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. The training is designed to be highly practical, ensuring that participants can confidently apply principles of dignity and respect in day-to-day situations.
Key Features:
Case Studies:
Examination of real and fictionalised workplace scenarios drawn from Irish contexts.
Analysis of situations where dignity was upheld and where it was breached.
Exploration of organisational responses, highlighting best practices and the consequences of failing to act.
Role Play Exercises:
Safe, facilitated activities where participants take on different perspectives (employee, manager, HR, witness).
Practising responses to inappropriate behaviour, escalating issues appropriately, and fostering open, respectful communication.
Building confidence in addressing sensitive issues while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
Real-Life Examples:
Illustrations of both correct and incorrect practices from Irish workplaces.
Discussion of landmark legal cases and their implications for employers and employees.
Stories of successful culture change initiatives that improved morale, retention, and compliance.
Core Topics Covered:
The meaning of “dignity at work” in an Irish legal and cultural context.
Legal framework: obligations under Irish equality and health & safety legislation.
The moral responsibility to create an inclusive, fair, and respectful environment.
Recognising behaviours that undermine dignity – from subtle microaggressions to overt misconduct.
Effective reporting procedures and protections for those who raise concerns.
The role of leadership, HR, and all employees in preventing and addressing breaches.
Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the legal and moral standards for workplace conduct in Ireland.
Recognise early warning signs of dignity breaches and intervene appropriately.
Apply respectful communication and conflict resolution strategies in practice.
Contribute to a workplace culture that values fairness, equality, and mutual respect.
Reduce organisational risk by ensuring policies are not only in place but lived in daily practice.
Format & Duration:
Delivered as an engaging, discussion-driven session, this training can be adapted to a half-day or full-day format depending on organisational needs. All activities are facilitated in a supportive environment, encouraging active participation and honest reflection.
