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Home I am a civil servant Diversity Guidance for employees Harrassment and bullying

I am a civil servant

Harassment and bullying

Whether intentional or not, harassment can make people feel hurt, isolated and affect their work; it's also illegal. We all have an obligation to make sure our colleagues are working in a safe, non-threatening environment.

What you can do

Be aware:

• If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, familiarise yourself with your department's policy for dealing with harassment.
• You will find more information on your own departmental intranet about their policies for dealing with harassment and bullying.

Don't deal with it alone:

• Find out where you can get support - this might be your manager, HR personnel officer, Welfare Officers, Harassment Officers and/or union representatives.
• Talking through a situation will help clarify what the issue is, and this is the first stage in dealing with it.