Queensland Health employees are entitled to a work environment free from bullying and harassment. Employees spend a considerable amount of time at work, often in stressful situations. On occasion, conflicts can occur and personalities can clash, but employees must develop working relationships based on trust and respect.
Workplace harassment is taken seriously. IRM 3.1-2 defines harassment and gives examples of what may be considered harassing behaviour. This policy also outlines the responsibilities of managers and employees in achieving a harassment-free workplace.
Managers and supervisors are responsible for setting appropriate and ethical standards of behaviour by ensuring that dysfunctional and unethical behaviour in the work area is identified and promptly addressed. All staff are responsible to contribute to an ethical work culture by considering their own behaviour and professional impact on others.
If an employee feels they are being harassed in the workplace, they can seek advice or assistance from:
For more information, see IRM 3.1-2.
Please refer to the Orientation and Induction Learning Objectives for summary information for managers.
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