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Bullying in the Workplace
Advice & Guidelines
1. Find out if your employer has a policy and procedures on harassment and bullying and obtain a copy.
2. Stand calm and firm and do not allow yourself to be a target.
3. Do not become isolated. Seek immediate support and advice.
4. Keep a record of all incidents which cause you distress or are undermining - log dates and write down your feelings after each such occurrence together with your own response.
5. Try to get witnesses to bullying incidents by avoiding situations where you are alone with the bully.
6. Do not take action alone. Make an appointment with your company harassment advisor and seek their guidance and support.
7. Talk to colleagues and see if they are experiencing the same treatment as you.
8. Follow the company grievance procedures with the help and support of your Harassment Advisor, Personnel or Union officers.
9. Keep your complaint as objective as possible so that you can't be accused of filing the complaint out of malice or ambition.
10. Make an appointment with your doctor and tell them what is happening to you at work. Follow medical instructions and get signed off if necessary.
11. If counseling is available at work make an early appointment to talk through your experience.
12. Talk to friends and family for emotional support.
13. Get in touch with the ANDREA ADAMS HELPLINE - 01273 704900.
or the Andrea Adams Website
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