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Bystander to upstander Definition

The concept of shifting from a passive observer (bystander) to someone who actively intervenes or takes action against inappropriate or harmful behavior (upstander).

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Courses and Mircolessons that cover Bystander to upstander

Preventing Workplace Harassment — UK

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Respect
Microlesson-How-to-Intervene-With-Skill

How to Intervene With Skill

How to intervene respectfully in situations when you notice problematic behavior.
Microlesson
Inclusion
Microlesson-Encouraging-Employees-To-Speak-Up

Encouraging EmployeesTo Speak Up

Empower your workforce to speak up when they have a concern.
Microlesson
Ethics
Microlesson-Bias-Against-Asians

Bias Against Asians

Reinforce equity, respect and inclusion for Asian Employees.
Microlesson
Inclusion
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Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — US

Our all-state U.S. training model makes compliance easy.
Course
Respect
Course-Canadian-Workplace-Harassment Training

Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — Canada

Harassment training up to Canadian standards.
Course
Respect
Course-Global-Harassment-Prevention-Training

Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — Global

Special training for non-U.S. based employees.
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Respect
Course-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Training

Equal Employment Opportunity Training

Understand uniform and fair hiring practices.
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Inclusion
Respect
Course-Preventing-Workplace-Harassment-Training-India

Preventing Workplace Harassment Training — India

Designed for India’s PoSH statutory requirements for harassment training.
Course
Respect

Frequently Asked Questions

A bystander observes an event but doesn’t take action, while an upstander actively steps in to address the issue.
It promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment by challenging discrimination and harassment.
Speaking up, reporting the issue to HR, offering support to the victim, or redirecting the situation.
It can be uncomfortable, but most workplaces encourage and protect those who intervene in cases of misconduct.

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