What is the CEASE Framework®?
C – Call it out culture
E – Educate
A – Assess your risk
S – Strengthen systems
E – Evaluate and evolve
The CEASE Framework® is the UK’s first continuous improvement model, and structured methodology for preventing workplace sexual harassment. Grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed practice, we help organisations move beyond compliance to build cultures of respect, accountability and lasting change.
benefits of working with us
Embedding culture change that protects people and powers business
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A measurable return on culture change
The CEASE Framework® moves beyond box-ticking. We use data-driven diagnostics and pre- and post-intervention assessments, to measure behavioural change, risk reduction, and organisational impact, turning culture into a quantifiable business asset.
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Compliance that you can have confidence in
CEASE® helps you meet your legal obligations under the Worker Protection Act 2023 and align with internationally recognised standards such as ISO 30415 and ISO 45001. We translate complex legislation into practical steps, reducing risk, ensuring compliance, and strengthening governance.
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Cost-efficient and sustainable learning
Our tailored approach targets the real causes of sexual harassment, meaning your investment delivers long-term value. By addressing culture and systems — not just symptoms — you’ll reduce the need for repetitive refresher training and avoid the financial and reputational costs of misconduct.
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Trauma-informed, commercially grounded expertise
Our team, led by experienced HR professionals, combines trauma-informed insight with strong commercial acumen. We understand both people and performance, ensuring every prevention strategy protects wellbeing while driving organisational effectiveness and profitability.
The people, performance, profit case for harassment prevention
Acting now to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace is essential for both legal compliance and organisational success. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, effective from October 2024, requires all employers to take proactive steps to protect employees from sexual harassment.
The statistics are alarming: up to 50% of women and 70% of LGBT workers report experiencing sexual harassment at work (TUC, 2019). These issues extend beyond individuals, affecting workplace culture, employee morale, and overall productivity. Harassment contributes to higher absenteeism, increased turnover, and a toxic work environment.
Failure to act exposes your business to the risk of costly tribunal claims, and damaging reputational impact, reducing public trust in your products and services.
about sexual harassment
Frequently asked questions about sexual harassment
What does the Worker Protection Act 2023 mean for employers?
From October 2024, all employers are mandated to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment at work, or they risk legal consequences governed by the Employment Tribunal and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. It applies no matter how many employees you have, what turnover you have, and what sector you operate in.
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable, intimidated, or offended. It can be verbal, non-verbal, or physical and includes things like inappropriate comments, unwelcome touching, or sexual advances. It creates a hostile or unsafe environment. It’s not just about intent, it’s about impact, and that’s why ‘banter’ is not an excuse for sexual harassment.
Who is involved in sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can involve anyone, it’s not limited to a specific gender, role, age or setting. There are however some demographic factors that influence the likelihood of being a victim of sexual harassment.
It’s mostly men/ mostly women here, do we need to do anything?
Yes, every workplace, regardless of whether it’s mostly men, mostly women, or a mix of genders, needs to take sexual harassment seriously. Harassment can happen anywhere irrespective of gender balance – power dynamics, workplace culture and individual norms and behaviour all play a role.
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What industries do you work with?
We support businesses from all sectors, from small start ups, to large corporations and charities. Our solutions are always tailored to fit your workplace needs, so whether you are a male dominated engineering environment, a vibrant, globally operating financial services business, or a progressive third sector employer, we can help.
Is this affordable for us to consider looking at?
We understand that business circumstances, such as being small, struggling, or operating in the charities and third sector can mean limited budgets. Budgets should not be a barrier to creating a safe and respectful workplace. We tailor our approach to fit your budget and needs, and are passionate about making harassment prevention accessible for all businesses.
What should I do if sexual harassment has already occurred in my workplace?
As qualified HR experts and trauma informed practitioners, we can help you to handle the situation sensitively and legally, from conducting impartial investigations, handling cases end to end, to reviewing frameworks and implementing preventative measures to safeguard in the future.
Do you offer in person and online training?
Yes, we can provide both in-person and virtual live delivery solutions on the prevention of sexual harassment at work to suit the needs of your organisation. We’ve even created bespoke video and e-learning courses for integration in to client LMS (learning management systems) before.