Creating Respectful & Inclusive Workplaces – (4 hours)

Training Date: Company Cohort-based: By Request; Next Public Virtual Workshop: Nov 13th, 2025

Delivery Format: Online-Live, In-Person, Cohort, In-Community

Training Swap: Yes

Workplace bullying and harassment incidents are real and often under-reported issues — not only among staff and management, but sometimes even involving clients, suppliers and other partners int he community. In community service and non-profit environments, where relationships and trust are central to your mission, these behaviours can be particularly damaging to team cohesion, service delivery, and psychological safety.

This workshop is designed specifically for supervisors working in community serving organizations and non-profits across BC. It recognizes the unique pressures and dynamics of these workplaces, and the vital role supervisors play in fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability within the workplace. During the workshop participants will explore:

– Core concepts of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and why they matter in your sector;
– How to recognize workplace behaviours that may signal bullying or harassment — and how to differentiate what bullying is and is not;
– The complexities of bullying when it involves power dynamics among staff, leadership, or clients;
– Effective communication and enforcement of respectful workplace policies;
– Practical steps for reporting, investigating, and documenting incidents;
– How to lead with fairness, impartiality, and integrity;
– Recognizing and addressing bullying behaviour from supervisors themselves; and
– How to ensure your team feels safe from retaliation when concerns are raised.

Supervisors will leave this session with the tools and confidence to actively support a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace — for both staff and clients.

To register for individual seats for in-person or virtual sessions, go to: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/training-group/corporate-training-development-programs/supervisory-training

To book a customized in-person or virtual cohort-based session for your Supervisory Team, click the ‘Register for this Course’ button below.