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#1 Posted : 05 October 2007 12:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By Debbie S
Should you have a section on harrassment & bullying included in the Halth & Safety Policy or in the Contract of Employment?
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#2 Posted : 05 October 2007 12:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Bannister
Doesn't matter where it is so long as it clearly sets out the organisation's position in a clear and concise manner, is communicated to all stakeholders and is consistently applied.

Why not both?
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#3 Posted : 06 October 2007 16:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
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Where you specify issues about harassment and bullying depends on both the culture of your organisation and the leadership that you and the Chief Executive wish to give on the matter.

There's a lot to be said for highlighting the contrast to harassment and bullying i.e. psychological fitness and mutual respect, to encourage good currency driving out bad.

Another practical problem is that dwelling on negative behaviour is often a waste of resources. People addicted to harassment and bullying commonly have a personality disorder that is like a physical handicap such as a limp: NO pressure will correct such addictive behaviour unless the individual herself is persuaded and coached to adopt more constructive styles of interaction.
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