Posted By Neal Robertson
Jason, this is an example of a workplace bullying policy, suggested bythe Knitting Industries Federation. It may be of use.

Bullying is the deliberate unacceptable treatment of colleagues or subordinates that, by asserting power, causes them to feel inferior, unhappy stressed or threatened. Bullying in the workplace can take many forms, including: -
1. Constant unjustifiable criticism of work, leading to distress and lack of confidence on the part of the employee;
2. Overloading a particular employee with excess work or difficult tasks because of personal likes or dislikes;
3. The imposition of a powerful personality on a weaker colleague, to encourage them to take actions or make remarks which they would choose not to do for themselves without this intimidation;
4. Forcing subordinates or colleagues to undertake tasks which are not their own, or to undertake employment tasks in such a way as to undermine their skill;
5. To constantly invoke personal remarks about colleagues or subordinates and / or their families or personal lives, in such a way as to mock or to make that employee feel distressed.

These examples are not exhaustive and disciplinary action at the appropriate level will be taken against employees committing any form of bullying.

THE COMPANY will not accept bullying of any of any of their employees, either by their superiors or by their colleagues, at any level of the organisation. In the event of an employee being the victim of bullying, he or she should contact NAMED INDIVIDUAL who will guarantee absolute impartiality and confidentiality.

Whether or not there is any publicity regarding the action taken will rest with the victim. If he or she wishes the matter to remain confidential, then it will do so. If on the other hand he or she wishes the matter to be made public, and the bullying is in fact proved then this will take place.

In the event that bullying is not proved, then Management will try to broker a better understanding between the parties involved

Posted By Shane Johnston
A fellow worker recently went on a bullying course ... said it was great ... he now knows how to do it properly !!