Effective January 1, 2023, the University Office of the President released the University of California Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Policy and all UC Davis employees are required to complete a 20-minute asynchronous Abusive Conduct in the Workplace training by July 17, 2023, available through the UC Learning Center. Information specific to UC Davis can be found at the Abusive Conduct in the Workplace website.
Please note, the 20-minute asynchronous Abusive Conduct in the Workplace training requirement cannot be satisfied with the completion of the Is It Bullying? Awareness, Understanding and Strategies in Dealing with Abrasive Behaviors in the Workplace course.
Is it Bullying? Awareness, Understanding and Strategies in Dealing with Abrasive Behaviors in the Workplace
Is it Bullying? is part of the university's collective efforts to foster a positive working environment. Participants will learn skills for responding to abrasive behaviors in the workplace, examine one’s own behavior (self-reflection) that impacts interaction with colleagues and workplace climate, and explore strategies for empowering ourselves and others in cultivating inclusive work environments. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to discuss hypothetical workplace case studies and apply various proactive and response strategies to these cases.
Course Description
The objectives of this course are to increase awareness and understanding about bullying and other forms of abrasive behaviors in the workplace, become familiar with the policies and resources related to bullying and other forms of abrasive behavior, learn skills for responding to abrasive behaviors in the workplace, examine one’s own behavior (self-reflection) that impacts interaction with colleagues and workplace climate, and explore strategies for empowering ourselves and others in cultivating inclusive work environments.
Register through the UC Learning Center
Related Policies
University of California Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Policy
Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment, PPM 400-15
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, PPM 400-20
Incivility and Bullying in the Workplace (access restricted to UC Davis Health employees)
Violence and Hate Incidents in the Workplace (access restricted to UC Davis Health employees)
For More Information
See the Abusive Conduct in the Workplace website available through UC Davis HR.