A Guide to Safe and Respectful Workplaces

As part of the international project VIOLET – Towards Workplaces Free from Sexual Harassment and Violence, the Slovak National Centre for Human Rights (SNCHR) has published a specialised guide entitled Assessing Measures Against Sexual Harassment at the Workplace. Manual for Employers and Auditors

The aim of this comprehensive manual is to provide employers, management and audit teams with practical guidance on assessing existing mechanisms for preventing and addressing sexual harassment within organisations, with a particular focus on creating a sustainable, safe and respectful working environment.

What Does the Manual Offer?

• An audit covering five key areas: The manual focuses on training and awareness-raising, organisational culture, reporting mechanisms, disciplinary measures and regular monitoring.
• A proven methodology: It applies a participatory approach, combining the analysis of internal policies and procedures, staff interviews and anonymous employee surveys.
• Practical annexes: It includes informed consent templates, interview questions and a comprehensive sample internal employee questionnaire.
• Further information: More information about the VIOLET project and the publication itself is available on the websites of the Slovak National Centre for Human Rights and its project partners.