Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Bullying and harassment are common and unacceptable problems in the workplace. 

Recent trade union research revealed that nearly a third of people have been bullied at work. The groups most likely to become victims of bullying and harassment are ethnic minority employees, women, and people with a disability.

This study added to the overwhelming evidence that sexual harassment in the workplace is persistent and widespread scale. 

Workplace bullying and harassment can lead to ill-health and work-related stress, it affects morale and is the cause of untold misery to workers.

The law makes it clear that all employees have the right to work in a safe environment. Employers are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace, free from bullying, intimidation, and harassment.

Trade unions are vital to stamping out this behaviour.  

This free, 3-day course, accredited by OCN at level 2, will help you to: 

• Have a greater understanding of what constitutes bullying and harassment.  
• The effects on the individual and the health and safety implications. 
• Understand how legislation and policy can support challenging bullying and harassment at work. 
• Develop an effective strategy for dealing with the problem.