What you learn:
- Identify risks from clients, vendors, and contractors
- Apply controls and contract language for safety
- Coordinate reporting and remediation across parties
- Protect employees without compromising partnerships
Description:
External stakeholders can influence workplace climate. This module covers risk factors, contract language, reporting avenues, and coordination with suppliers and partners to prevent harassment. You will learn how to manage third-party interactions while upholding internal standards.
Accountability and Governance for Inclusive Third-Party Relationships
Accountability and governance ensure that inclusive practices are embedded in policy and practice. Define clear roles for procurement, managers, and suppliers to uphold respectful interactions and zero tolerance for harassment in external engagements.
Develop and communicate a concise code of conduct for external partners, with expectations on language, behavior, reporting, and consequences for violations. Include contractual clauses requiring compliance with harassment and discrimination laws and company policies.
Provide mandatory training for procurement and contract staff on recognizing, reporting, and addressing third-party harassment. Establish reporting channels, confidentiality protections, and escalation timelines. Use audits and supplier reviews to verify adherence and address corrective actions.