Video: The anti-bullying amendments to the Fair Work Act, introduced on 1 January 2014, mean that employers can no longer overlook complaints of workplace bullying. It sends a clear message that bullying in the workplace will no longer be tolerated.
WISE CEO Harriet Stacey gives examples of recent instances when workplace bullying has been left unchecked with tragic consequences. She then discusses the steps employers can take to see a reduction in workplace bullying, outlining three crucial elements:
- Strong policies
- Effective Training
- Consistent Action.
Only when all three are implemented and working together will your workplace achieve an effective reduction in workplace bullying.
Content retrieved from: http://www.wiseworkplace.com.au/_blog/WISE_Blog/post/workplace-bullying—effective-responses/.
