As the creative industries face increasing scrutiny and employers have new legal duties around sexual harassment in the workplace (which came into effect in October 2024), the ability to confidently address inappropriate behaviour has never been more critical.
This session - led by Lisa Bell, Head Consultant and Founder of HR specialists, Tell Jane - focuses on building confidence to hold effective conversations around sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination. You’ll learn how to spot warning signs, respond appropriately when someone speaks up, and challenge poor behaviour without escalating conflict.
Whether you're managing a crew, supporting freelancers and talent, or overseeing a small production team, you’ll leave better equipped to create a culture where concerns can be raised early and handled appropriately, and stay in line with the law.
Drawing on real scenarios from the industry, you'll receive actionable tips and tools to help you handle difficult conversations and proactively support your team members.
This isn’t about ticking a box. It’s about creating respectful working environments where people feel safe, supported, and heard.
This Session
Will Cover
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Your responsibilities under the Worker Protection Act and what “reasonable steps” really mean
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Why harassment and inappropriate behaviour often go unreported
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How to create safe, confidential moments for people to speak up
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Active bystander skills: what to say and do in the moment
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How to talk to the person whose behaviour has been called out
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Practical strategies to address power imbalances and avoid victim blaming
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Harassment at Work: How to Have Difficult Conversations Around Sexual Harassment has been designed in conjunction with Understanding the Law on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace which will take place from 12:00pm - 13:15pm on Wednesday 5th November. The session will set out what UK production companies need to do to comply with the law around sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out more and register here
This session is designed for and available to anyone working for a TV or film production company, both Pact members and non-members. We encourage senior leadership teams to attend.
If you do not have an existing Pact website login, you will need to register for an account as part of the registration process. This is a quick and simple process and you do not have to work for a Pact member company in order to register.
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