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1 Overview
1.1 [Company Name] is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Bullying and harassment of any form are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The company aims to prevent all forms of inappropriate behaviour and to act promptly and effectively in response to any complaints or incidents.
1.2 This policy outlines the organisation’s position on bullying and harassment, defines the types of behaviours that are considered unacceptable, and provides guidance on how issues will be addressed to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace. All employees must adhere to this policy to help foster a positive and respectful environment for everyone.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all employees, workers, contractors, and job applicants at [Company Name], regardless of position, role, or length of employment.
2.2 The policy covers all forms of bullying and harassment in the workplace, including behaviour that occurs in the office, during business trips, at work-related events, and through digital communication channels such as email and social media.
3 General Principles
3.1 Commitment to respectful behaviour
[Company Name] is committed to a workplace where individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Bullying and harassment, whether
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A bullying and harassment policy outlines an organisation's commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, detailing steps to prevent and address bullying and harassment. It defines unacceptable behaviours such as verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, and physical assault, and specifies potential consequences, including disciplinary action or termination.
The policy also highlights the role of managers and supervisors in preventing incidents, ensuring training, and creating a supportive environment for reporting concerns. Overall, it is essential for fostering a culture of respect and dignity for all employees.
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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How this content is developed and reviewed
The Bullying and harassment 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 and supporting information 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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Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
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