Creating a culture that maintain the dignity at work of all colleagues should be a core focus of all business leaders.
Recent claims have exposed the extend of harassment in various industries.
Today (13th Jan 18′) the BFI commissioned guidance – developed in consultation with BAFTA, unions (inc. Equity) and industry (inc. Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and the UK Screen Alliance) – will, in the words of Emma Watson hopefully “become second nature for everyone”.
How to manage harassment and bullying in your workplace
Online Dignity At Work Training
The eight principles in full:
- Everyone is responsible for creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that is positive and supportive.
- We recognise that harassment may be unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.
- Those of us who are employers accept our responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- We do not tolerate bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment, and will ensure that processes are in place for the reporting and investigation of these serious issues.
- We recognise that bullying and harassment can have significant adverse impacts on the productivity, long-term health and well-being of affected people and we will work to eradicate them. This will mean providing adequate protection for complainants and victims, and, where bullying or harassment is found to have occurred, taking appropriate action against bullies or harassers.
- We value inclusivity, appreciate difference, welcome learning from others, and consider people equal without prejudice or favour. We build relationships based on mutual respect. We will all work to give and receive feedback in a constructive way, which we know will improve creativity and productivity.
- We understand that reporting bullying or harassment can be intimidating. We will respect confidentiality where possible and aim to make the process of reporting clear and straightforward. If anyone comes forward to report behaviour which might amount to bullying or harassment, we will endeavour to investigate objectively. Individuals who have made complaints of bullying and harassment or participate in good faith in any investigation should not suffer any form of reprisal or victimisation as a result.
- We will respect each other’s dignity, regardless of the seniority of our role in an organisation.
Enforcement and adoption of these principles will be promoted through the the rollout of …
- A new Film & TV Support Line for people working in film and television
- Training provided to upskill designated people to handle issues on and off-set
Full guidance on the principles can be read here:
