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Well-being at work continued...<br />
SECTION 3.5<br />
• If you believe <strong>the</strong> accusation <strong>to</strong> be unfounded say so, but arrange <strong>to</strong> seek<br />
advice and support as soon as possible whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> situation is resolved<br />
informally or formally. You may wish <strong>to</strong> report <strong>the</strong> accusation <strong>to</strong> your<br />
trade union representative, or you may seek <strong>the</strong> advice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> HR<br />
Officer. Should you wish <strong>to</strong> be accompanied at any interview or o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
stage in <strong>the</strong> procedure by a colleague or trade union representative, this<br />
wish will be respected. However, it is important that all parties treat <strong>the</strong><br />
matter with <strong>the</strong> utmost confidentiality.<br />
If a complaint made against you is not upheld, you may expect steps <strong>to</strong><br />
be taken <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re reasonable working relations between yourself and<br />
<strong>the</strong> person who made <strong>the</strong> complaint. If <strong>the</strong> complaint is not upheld and<br />
is found <strong>to</strong> be malicious, disciplinary action may be taken against <strong>the</strong><br />
complainant.<br />
You have <strong>the</strong> right <strong>to</strong> appeal if you are not satisfied with <strong>the</strong> outcome <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> investigation. You must inform <strong>the</strong> Bursar in writing within seven<br />
working days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> decision, setting out <strong>the</strong> reasons why<br />
you consider <strong>the</strong> decision should be changed.<br />
POLICIES & PROCEDURES<br />
Well-being at work:<br />
Dignity at work,<br />
Stress at Work<br />
STRESS AT WORK: POLICY AND GUIDANCE<br />
Introduction<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is committed <strong>to</strong> protecting <strong>the</strong> health, safety and welfare <strong>of</strong><br />
its <strong>staff</strong>. It recognises that workplace stress is a health and safety issue<br />
and acknowledges <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> identifying and reducing workplace<br />
stressors. This policy will apply <strong>to</strong> all <strong>staff</strong>. Managers are responsible for<br />
its implementation and <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> is responsible for providing <strong>the</strong><br />
necessary resources.<br />
Definition <strong>of</strong> stress<br />
The Health and Safety Executive defines stress as “<strong>the</strong> adverse reaction<br />
people have <strong>to</strong> excessive pressure or o<strong>the</strong>r types <strong>of</strong> demand placed on<br />
<strong>the</strong>m”. This makes an important distinction between pressure, which can<br />
be a positive state if managed correctly, and stress, which can be<br />
detrimental <strong>to</strong> health.<br />
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