Dignity at Work

Dignity at work

My workplace is committed to ensuring a harassment-free work environment for all staff. Management believe that all employees should be treated with dignity and respect. It is the hospitals policy to provide a work environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment or bullying of any kind. Employees have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in an environment free from psychological pressure. In working towards promoting good relations between all people, including different racial groups, it is essential that we show respect to each other and guard against any form of discrimination, intentional or otherwise.This policy has to inform all employees about their rights and responsibilities. Workplace must be free from bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.

Policy statement:

The Health Service recognises the right of all employees to be treated with dignity and respect and is committed to ensuring that all employees are provided with a safe working environment which is free from all forms of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.

This Policy protects employees from bullying, harassment and sexual harassment regardless of whether is carried out by a work colleague, client, member of the public, business contact or any other person with whom employees might come into contact during the course of their work.

It also sets out a complaints procedure which ensures that complaints are dealt with promptly and with sensitivity.

In my opinion this is very good and fair act, because nobody deserves to be subject of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment. And all of us should be treated with respect and dignity in workplace.

Workplace bullying and harassment affect the quality of patient care:

• By resulting in poor staff morale

• Increased absenteeism

• Stress-related illnesses

• Reduced efficiency

• Higher turnover of staff

Bullying