Creating a respectful work environment: The importance of workplace bullying training
We need to be aware that when we let people get away with abuse or victimisation of others, this reinforces their targeting of less powerful and vulnerable people. Bullying is not a one-off behaviour. It is a pattern established over time and if left unchecked is likely to deteriorate into even more severe harmful behaviour.
In the workplace, it is essential to establish clear values, standards, and requirements of behaviour that safeguard everyone comprehensively. The dominating behaviour of bullies to get what they want simply does not have a place in a diverse, inclusive environment where respect is a founding principle.
Under the spotlight
During workplace bullying training the organisation has the opportunity to reinforce all its principles, policies, rules, regulations, and pra...