An employee is having a discussion with a supervisor in private.

When abusive conduct, harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination occurs in the workplace, leadership is usually the first to learn about it.

A group of employees expresses their frustration during a discussion in private.

Of course, inappropriate conduct is sometimes held in secret among the parties involved without your knowledge.

A supervisor has a look of concern as they observe two employees communicating across the table.

So what can you do when this happens?

A supervisor gives an employee their undivided attention.

This module was designed to show leaders just like you how being proactive can help deter inappropriate conduct in the workplace.