I work for a division of a mid size but influential multinational company.
I’ve been there 8 years and three months ago was the first time I had to take harassment training.
I used to dread the complete waste of time when my last company forced it on us.
I walked out of one contemplating filing harassment charges on the female attorney who taught the course. I think she was really getting off describing cases and repeatedly using vulgarities in front of a group. Others felt the same and we did complain to HR.
mercifully at my company, it’s a 20 minute video done in your spare time.
Here’s my idea. Treat everyone with respect and there’s no problem. I generally follow Pence type rules. I also never make physical contact beyond a handshake. There are exceptions.
A few years ago, a female co-worker who worked with me on a huge project gave me a hug on her last day at the company.
While I know it goes on, I’ve never really witnessed any behavior that I’d consider harassment.
In California, it is a mandatory 2-hour course every two years for managers. Fortunately, it can be done as an online course.