12NovStopping Bullying In The Workplace
Posted on 12/11/2015 by Nine2Three
The Fair Work Commission now has the power to make anti-bullying findings and orders, and a real estate agency has recently been the subject of the Commission’s first anti-bullying order.
In this case, the applicants alleged that their manager had bullied them in ways such as belittling, swearing, and physical intimidation. The case was successful, and the order now prevents both parties from contacting each other, and the company must also now undertake anti-bullying training, and update their anti-bullying policies and procedures.
Cases like this highlight the need to have the correct and appropriate policies in place in every business, and also determine what appropriate workplace behaviour constitutes.
Here are Nine2Three, we have in place an extensive Bullying Policy as well as a Bullying Assessment Checklist in place, which includes details on what does and does not constitute as bullying and can assist you when faced with a bullying claim.
Everyone should have the right to go to a workplace where they feel safe, and not feel scared to go to work each day out of fear they will be bullied, discriminated against, or victimised. It’s just not right.
At Nine2Three HR Management Solutions, we can help you get your policies and training in order, to ensure all employees fully understand what constitutes appropriate and acceptable workplace behaviour. If you would like any assistance, don’t hesitate to call Nine2Three on 1300 923 000.
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