New legislation puts more responsibility on employers to prevent sexual harassment, and there are many benefits of resolving workplace conflict as soon as possible. The Worker Protection Act specifically changes employer duties around sexual harassment from October. 

As a people professional, you make the greatest impact by having the skills, confidence, and credibility to drive this change. 

We know that this can be a tricky subject to navigate, but at the CIPD, we provide a broad range of resources including reports, guidance and learning opportunities to help you and your organisation effectively manage and resolve workplace conflict.

Explore them today. 

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Bullying and harassment resources

Eradicating bullying and harassment at work requires three key factors: culture, policy, and training. Every organisation needs HR expertise to lead change in these areas. As a people professional, your skills and confidence are crucial. Our resources can help you and your organisation effectively resolve workplace conflict. 

People manager guide: How to tackle sexual harassment

Practical advice for managers on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace.

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CIPD Voice: Get ready for new duty to prevent sexual harassment

Employers need to be ready to protect employees from sexual harassment under a new statutory obligation.

Learn how to prepare

People manager guide: Dealing with bullying and workplace conflict

Our guide will help you proactively tackle bullying and workplace disputes.

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Factsheet: Harassment and bullying at work

Understand what bullying and harassment at work is, and how employers and employees can address the problem.

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Guide: Sexual harassment in the workplace

Practical advice on how to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Guide: Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Clear and practical advice on the proper use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality clauses and how to avoid inappropriate use.

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Guide: Tackling bullying, harassment and workplace conflict

Practical advice on how people professionals can tackle workplace bullying and conflict

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UK Employment law resources

Practical resources to help you address workplace conflict, in line with current employment law, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.

All our UK employment law resources are only available to CIPD members.

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination

Discover the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace.

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Sex discrimination

Look through our collection of resources around legal issues relating to sex discrimination in the workplace, including pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

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Religion and belief discrimination

Explore our collection of resources around legal issues relating to religion and belief discrimination in the workplace, including philosophical beliefs.

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Bullying and harassment

Explore our collection of resources around bullying and harassment in the workplace.

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Proposed employment law changes under the new Labour Government

Find out what may change and how you can prepare.

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Discrimination and conflict management resources

Take a look through our resources to gain informative insights into discrimination and conflict management in the workplace.

Factsheet: Discrimination in the workplace

An overview exploring the types of discrimination and how these apply to each of the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010.

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Podcast: Shifting the perception of workplace conflict

Episode 160: Workplace conflict can result in change and growth. While conflict can have negative consequences, this episode explores how it can also be a progressive and positive force for good.

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Podcast: What’s hampering ‘good work’?

Podcast 209: Ensuring that jobs achieve good outcomes for individuals and the organisations they work for is at the heart of what the ‘good work’ conversation is about. But what are the barriers that stand in the way, and which need to be addressed as a priority?

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