Navigating the Gray Areas of Power Harassment Training in the Workplace

As workplace harassment issues become increasingly serious, companies are struggling to effectively address these challenges. Impression Learning, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is taking a proactive approach by offering a specialized online seminar focused on the elusive gray areas of power harassment. Scheduled for September 10, 2025, this seminar targets those responsible for harassment training in organizations, moving beyond the outdated model of merely listing prohibited behaviors.

The Gray Area Problem in Today's Work Environment

Many voices in the workplace express concern about blurred lines between guidance and harassment. Common sentiments include, “I can't tell where guidance ends and harassment begins,” and “Isn't it overly lenient to be careful not to upset employees due to fears of harassment?” Some even express frustration over supervisors clinging to antiquated methods of management.

With the diversification of work methods and improvements in legislative measures,