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Our Dignity at Work Policy Template creates a respectful and supportive environment, addressing and preventing harassment and discrimination issues.
The policy sets out the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in preventing and addressing incidents of inappropriate behaviour, and may also outline the steps that employees can take to report incidents and seek support. In addition, the policy may include training programs and resources to educate employees and raise awareness about issues related to dignity at work.
1 Overview
1.1 Our company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees. This policy aims to promote dignity, equality, and mutual respect in all interactions.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and visitors. It covers all work-related activities, including communication, behavior, and conduct on company premises or during work-related events.
3 General principles
3.1 Prohibited Conduct
3.1.1 We strictly prohibit any form of harassment, discrimination, bullying, or offensive behaviour based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
3.2 Responsibilities
All employees are responsible for treating each other with dignity
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A dignity at work policy is a set of guidelines and procedures that aim to promote respectful and fair treatment of all employees in the workplace. The policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected from both employees and management, and outlines the steps that will be taken to prevent and address incidents of harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of inappropriate behaviour.
A dignity at work policy may cover a range of issues, including:
Discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics.
Bullying or harassment, whether it is verbal, physical, or psychological in nature.
Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other forms of sexual misconduct.
Intimidation or retaliation against employees who report incidents of inappropriate behaviour.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Dignity at work policy template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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How this content is developed and reviewed
The Dignity at work policy template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
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