to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
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Well-being at work continued...<br />
SECTION 3.5<br />
Duty <strong>of</strong> those responsible for <strong>staff</strong><br />
POLICIES & PROCEDURES<br />
All managers and supervisory personnel are responsible for eliminating<br />
any harassment <strong>of</strong> which <strong>the</strong>y are aware. Failure <strong>to</strong> take appropriate<br />
steps will be considered failure <strong>to</strong> fulfil all <strong>the</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
position.<br />
Complaints procedure<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> need not fear that <strong>the</strong>y will be victimised for forwarding<br />
a complaint <strong>of</strong> harassment.<br />
Retaliation against a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> for complaining about or giving<br />
evidence about harassment is a disciplinary <strong>of</strong>fence.<br />
Well-being at work:<br />
Dignity at Work<br />
i.<br />
Informal procedure<br />
Where appropriate, you or a representative should make an informal<br />
initial approach <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> alleged harasser <strong>to</strong> ask him or her <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p causing<br />
annoyance or <strong>of</strong>fence, making it clear that his or her behaviour is<br />
unwelcome. We recommend that you retain a written record <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> date<br />
and details <strong>of</strong> any conversations which take place.<br />
It is important not <strong>to</strong> allow <strong>the</strong> behaviour <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> a point where it<br />
becomes in<strong>to</strong>lerable. Early action <strong>of</strong>ten minimises <strong>the</strong> harmful effects <strong>of</strong><br />
harassment or bullying on <strong>the</strong> individual. If you think that you are being<br />
subjected <strong>to</strong> harassment in any form, do not feel that it is your fault or<br />
that you have <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>lerate it.<br />
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