From Bystander to Upstander: Building a Respectful Workplace Culture
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE DELIVERY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.
In today’s workplace, creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued is essential for productivity and wellbeing. Yet too often, individuals remain silent witnesses when confronted with inappropriate behaviours or situations that require intervention.
Our Bystander to Upstander / Active Bystander workshop empowers your team to move beyond passive observation and become proactive advocates for a respectful workplace culture. By understanding the psychological factors behind the “bystander effect” and learning practical, safe intervention techniques, participants develop the confidence to speak up when it matters most—fostering accountability, compassion, and stronger team cohesion.
This program forms part of our Workplace Respectfulness series, and is an excellent adjunct to our Bullying & Harassment Awareness training.
Key Facts
2-hr workshop
Small group delivery
Presented face2face in your offices or online.
Key Benefits include:
Key Workshop Components:
In these programs you will explore:
Program Variation: From Bystander to Upstander – Cultivating Kindness & Good Citizenship
We also offer a community-focused variation of this workshop that extends beyond the workplace to promote active citizenship and compassionate behaviour in all aspects of life. This version explores the bystander effect through a broader social lens, cultivating kindness, empathy, and civic responsibility. With an emphasis on altruism and the science of compassion, participants discover how our natural capacity for caring can be strengthened through intentional practice.
This adaptation is ideal for organisations seeking to develop not just better workplace cultures, but to nurture employees who contribute positively to their wider communities. The same practical intervention techniques are taught, but with applications that span both professional and personal settings, promoting good citizenship in all areas of life.
Testimonials
Previous participants of these workshops have commented:
“Opened my mind to the impact I can have in my workplace and community.”
Contact us today to discuss your Corporate Workshop needs.
“What fantastic training provided on mental health in the workplace and the importance of educating and empowering our staff on this topic. The team thoroughly enjoyed the workshop which was engaging and lead by the fantastic Katherine Wagner. Thank you Associated EAP.”
“We have done several training programs with Associated Employee Assistance Providers and have always found the service and consultation of an extremely high standard.”
“Katherine presented to our team of 40 staff at our annual staff symposium and it was absolutely fantastic. Katherine was engaging and really helped all staff members relate better to each other. We were so impressed we wanted her back for a conference of 150 medical practice managers which also went really well. Very happy with the resources provided by Associated Employee Assistance Providers who helped arranged both the above plus follow up articles. Highly recommended.”
“Effective and caring advice delivered in an easy to digest method.”
