Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment
Every employee deserves to be treated with dignity and respect at work. Target HR supports employers with preventing and addressing discrimination, bullying and harassment, while helping to build a positive workplace culture based on equality, diversity and inclusion.
Creating a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
Unacceptable behaviour can damage trust, wellbeing and working relationships. Employers need clear policies, capable managers and a workplace where concerns can be raised safely and taken seriously.
Discrimination and unlawful harassment may arise in recruitment, promotion, day-to-day working relationships or decisions about employment. Bullying can also be harmful even where it does not amount to unlawful discrimination. Target HR can help you identify concerns early and take an appropriate, fair and consistent approach.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Work
Employers Legal Responsibilities
A commitment to equality and diversity is more than a written policy. It involves fair decision-making, inclusive behaviour, accessible processes and an understanding of the different needs and experiences of employees.
Employers also have legal responsibilities relating to harassment, including taking preventative action against sexual harassment. We can help you review workplace risks, strengthen policies and procedures, and equip managers with the knowledge to respond appropriately.
How Target HR Can Support Your Organisation
- Drafting and reviewing equality, diversity, anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies.
- Helping assess workplace risks and put proportionate preventative measures in place.
- Providing practical training and guidance for managers and employees.
- Advising on concerns or complaints and when an informal response may be appropriate.
- Supporting impartial workplace investigations and formal grievance procedures.
- Preparing meeting letters, records, findings and employee communications.
- Advising on reasonable adjustments and fair, inclusive management practices.
- Helping managers respond to concerns involving colleagues, customers or other third parties.
Responding to Bullying & Harassment Complaints
When an employee raises a concern, a prompt, sensitive and impartial response is important. The right steps will depend on the nature and seriousness of the allegation, and whether an investigation or formal process is required.
Target HR can provide independent support to help establish the facts, protect confidentiality as far as possible and guide managers through appropriate next steps. Where workplace relationships have broken down, our workplace mediation services may also be helpful in suitable cases.
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Every organisation is different. Target HR provides practical HR advice and hands-on support tailored to your needs, whether you require help with discrimination, bullying and harassment, a specific people issue or ongoing HR guidance. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your business.