Ground-breaking CEASE Framework launched to transform the prevention of workplace sexual harassment
Posted by: electime 7th October 2025
A ground-breaking continuous improvement framework designed specifically to prevent workplace sexual harassment has been unveiled this week by leading HR practitioner and founder of OneSource HR, Chloe Wallace.
First of its kind, the CEASE Framework provides employers with a practical, evidence-based methodology to embed harassment prevention into their core business processes. Moving beyond box-ticking and deterrence, it enables organisations to take proactive, measurable steps towards creating safer, more respectful workplace cultures.
CEASE stands for Call it out culture, Educate, Assess your risk, Strengthen systems and Evaluate and evolve. Together, these five steps create a cycle of continuous improvement that aligns with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 30415 on Diversity & Inclusion and ISO 45001 on Occupational Health & Safety.
Chloe Wallace, who has more than 15 years’ HR experience across manufacturing, engineering, and professional services, said she was inspired by her early career in highly systemised environments.
She said: “I was inspired to develop The CEASE Framework partly from my experience in manufacturing and engineering, which are compliance-driven sectors where continuous improvement is embedded into everything – quality, health and safety and performance. It struck me how powerful that mindset could be if applied to preventing workplace sexual harassment.”
Chloe’s unique blend of commercial acumen and trauma-informed practice has shaped the design of the framework. Trained by leading victim support experts who have educated more than 30,000 police officers on the psychology of misconduct and victim-blaming, Chloe boasts both commercial and specialist knowledge.
Chloe said: “Organisations often approach harassment retrospectively after an incident, or from a place of fear or compliance. Because of that, many avoid the issue or fall back on box-ticking. By framing harassment prevention as a continuous improvement framework, organisations can approach it with the same confidence they bring to any other core business process.”
A key milestone was registering CEASE as a trademark, something Chloe describes as a way of “honouring its uniqueness and protecting its purpose.” She explained: “It’s not a campaign or a trend – it’s a structured methodology with long-term credibility. This isn’t about ego; it’s about creating something scalable, so other HR practitioners can adopt and deliver it and therefore multiplying the impact.”
The CEASE Framework operates as a five-step cycle: building a call-it-out culture, educating staff and leaders, assessing organisational risks, strengthening systems and processes, and finally, evaluating and evolving.
Chloe has incorporated statistical analysis tools to give employers clear insight into their progress. Pre- and post-training assessments provide evidence of what is working and where to focus next – an approach praised by organisations already adopting the methodology.
She believes this combination of culture change and measurable outcomes makes the framework distinct. She said: “Most approaches rely on deterrence: ‘Don’t do this, or there’ll be consequences.’ But deterrence alone doesn’t shift culture. The CEASE Framework is different because it provides a roadmap for what organisations can do, step by step, to prevent misconduct before it happens.”
The framework is relevant across all sectors but is particularly valuable in male-dominated industries, high-pressure workplaces with entrenched hierarchies, and regulated businesses including FCA-regulated firms and ISO-accredited organisations. SMEs, which often lack the resources to translate lengthy guidance into practical steps, also stand to benefit.
For Chloe, the launch represents both a professional milestone and a personal mission. She added: “This trademark reflects my mission to create workplaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to thrive. Too often diversity, inclusion and equality can feel fluffy or passive.
“On a personal level, my own life experiences caused me to pause a few years ago and re-evaluate how I could combine my skills as an HR practitioner with my passions as a feminist activist. That reflection is what led me to design a framework that brings a much-needed solution into the world of work.
“It also reflects my frustration at seeing organisations pour money into training that do not prevent harassment.
“Since launching OneSource HR, my ethos has always been different: to connect people, performance, and profit. The CEASE Framework is the practical expression of that mission.”
For organisations looking to embed lasting cultural change and prevent workplace sexual harassment, contact Chloe on help@onesourcehr.co.uk who will be able to guide you in implementing the CEASE Framework.
Released on behalf of Chloe Wallace at OneSourceHR by Jade at Jade Liana Communications. For more information or follow up interviews with Chloe, e-mail Jade on jade@jadelianacommunications.co.uk
