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8 November 2005 - ACAS Launches Bullying
Prevention Package
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ACAS have launched a seventh on-line learning package for
employers, to assist them in understanding and preventing the stress and anxiety
caused by bullying in the workplace.
ACAS have produced 6 other on-line packages successfully, with
30,000 people signing up to the courses offered and are aiming for a similar
response to this newest package of tackling the ever growing trend of bullying
in the workplace.
Employers can use the bullying package to set up specific
procedures to suit their particular organisation. The website is
available at any time if practical advice and information is required.
Some of the topics covered in the new bullying package are as
follows:
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Definitions of bullying and harassment.
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Recognition and prevention.
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How to deal with bullying and harassment.
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The consequences of inaction.
Mr. John Taylor, ACAS Chief Executive, commenting on yesterday's
designated Ban Bullying at Work day, said:
"Bullying and harassment of any kind are in no-one's interest and should
not be tolerated yet it continues to be a problem in today's workplace. It
increases absenteeism, staff turnover and reduces the quality of work and
staff morale. There can be a lot of confusion on how to recognise and deal
with the issues. Our new online course can help employers put in place the
right procedures to deal with problems promptly.
"It is important to recognise and increase awareness of the effects of
bullying in the workplace which is why today's 'Ban Bullying at Work' day
provides a vital opportunity to highlight the issues involved. Acas believes
by getting the issues out in the open and putting in place appropriate
policies and procedures employers will help stop problems developing in the
first place".
The new bullying on-line learning package, plus the other 6 successful
packages, can be accessed from the ACAS website by clicking the following:
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Article by Alexandra Johnston
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