Why workplace sexual harassment training is a financial investment

Why our training is a financial investment

A recent survey conducted by Unite¹ found that 56% of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work and they labelled sexual harassment as endemic across all sectors.

The Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into effect in October 2024, states that employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace; one reasonable step being workplace training.

In 2021 the government estimated that the average case of a pre-court settlement or tribunal compensation for sexual harassment ranged between £10,000 to £45,000². Now, under the Worker Protection Act, an employment tribunal has the power to increase compensation by up to 25% if it finds that an employer has breached their duty to prevent sexual harassment.

The potential legal costs and reputational damage, alongside the impact that an unhealthy workplace culture can have on worker morale, innovation, output and staff turnover rates all demonstrate the urgent moral and financial need to invest in training to create safe, inclusive workplaces.

Why choose SARSAS to deliver your training

We provide trauma-informed support to thousands of survivors of rape and sexual abuse every year. Our training is grounded in our expertise in sexual violence and supporting survivors of it.  

We also strive for a world without sexual violence, which is why we offer training in a variety of topics. Our expert knowledge combined with our trauma-informed approach to the training ensures we are the right fit for helping you to approach this sensitive but important issue.

The impact of our training

Undertaking our training can set you apart from other advisers and financial organisations, not only by creating a workplace where our staff can thrive and give their clients the best service, but also to give pertinent financial advice to businesses and clients, enabling them to create resilient workplaces and avoid costly legal expenditures.

But don’t just take our word for it, here is what Digby Associates had to say about our Sexual Harassment at Work training:

“Very engaging training that was tailored to us in the financial sector, equipping our team to recognise sexual harassment and feel confident to speak up about it. It encouraged the team to reflect on how we can all respect boundaries and create a safe workplace.

The trainer was relatable and approached this sensitive topic with care, which combined with her technical knowledge made it a captivating session. I would highly recommend this training.”

Digby Player, Director
Digby Associates

Email training@sarsas.org.uk for bespoke training, licensing options, or any other questions.

Learn more about what’s covered in our Sexual Harassment at Work training here.

1. Unite’s Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Survey 2025 Sexual harassment endemic in UK workplaces, landmark Unite survey finds ↩︎
2. The Business Cost of Workplace Sexual Harassment & Workplace harassment impact assessment: final stage, October 2021 – part 2 of 2 (evidence base) – GOV.UK ↩︎