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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 />

STAFF HANDBOOK 65

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