McDonald’s recent announcement of new sexual harassment training highlights an important reality for all organisations: creating a safe, respectful workplace is not optional—it’s essential. As workplaces evolve, so too must the policies and training that protect employees and foster a positive culture.

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act imposes an obligation on all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which includes providing training.

Sexual harassment training is about more than ticking a compliance box. It equips employees and managers with the knowledge to recognise inappropriate behaviour, understand boundaries, and respond effectively. It also signals a clear commitment from leadership that misconduct will not be tolerated, building trust and confidence across the workforce.

From a risk perspective, proactive training can also help mitigate potential claims. In the unfortunate event of a tribunal case, organisations that can demonstrate they provided relevant, comprehensive training are in a much stronger position to show they took all reasonable steps to prevent harassment. Failure to comply can result in increased compensation rates and enforcement action by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Prevention, therefore, is both good practice and sound risk management.

Here at Pure Human Resources, we offer a specific training course that addresses the key elements of Sexual Harassment Training that employers must be able to evidence as should they be faced with defending a claim.

Investing in training is investing in your people, your culture, and ultimately, your business. Don’t wait for a headline to remind you—ensure your workplace is safe, inclusive, and respectful today.

Contact at us at info@purehumanresources.co.uk for further details