Bullying in the Workplace
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The Bullying in the Workplace workshop helps employees and managers understand what constitutes workplace bullying, and provides them with practical tools and advice on how to avoid be a “victim”. Effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques will be discussed and workshopped in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Topics
- What constitutes bullying
- What are the direct and indirect costs of bullying
- What constitutes bullying behaviour
- The effects bullying has on the health and safety of employees
- Measures to prevent workplace bullying
Main Benefits
- Develop an understanding of what constitutes as bullying• Understand the difference between perceived versus actual bullying
- Explore the effects of bullying on the health and safety of employees
- Understand how bullying impacts the individual and co-workers
- Learn how to identify and address bullying
- Be provided with a set of measures to prevent bullying from occurring
Relevant Legislation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.
Who Should attend?
Managers and employees
Inclusions
Handbook, associated materials, morning and afternoon tea, a light lunch.
Duration
1.5 hours
Enquiries
To find out more about this course, contact your local Konekt branch.
Please Note
*This workshop is ideal for groups of up to 15 participants. This course can be run onsite at your organisation.
In 2007, the median time lost from work for male employees was 3.6 working weeks and for female employees 4.5 working weeks. 
