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Home I am a civil servant Diversity Guidance for managers Harassment

I am a civil servant

Harassment and bullying

As a manager, you must ensure a working environment in which all your staff feel respected and valued, regardless of their background. The workplace should be free of harassment or bullying.

What you can do

Promote diversity:

• Ensure recruitment, development, appraisal and promotion processes work and are reviewed regularly.
• Deal with bullying and harassment quickly and effectively (all departments have guidance and support to do this).
• Consult and listen to staff.
• Be aware of the language you use, the way you manage staff, and the working environment you and your team create.

Many departments monitor the prevalence of harassment and bullying through annual staff surveys, discussion forums or with the support of Harassment Contact Officer networks.

Make yourself and your staff aware of how harassment and bullying are tackled in your department/agency.