Bullying and Harassment
- What is bullying and harassment?
- What to do if you think you are experiencing harassment
- Counselling and the Occupational Health Service
What is bullying and harassment?
Harassment is considered to be unwanted conduct affecting the dignity of men and women in the workplace. It may be related to age, sex, race, disability, religion, nationality or any personal characteristic of the individual, and may be persistent or an isolated incident. The key is that the actions or comments are viewed as demeaning and unacceptable to the recipient. Bullying may be characterised as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient.
Bullying and Harassment are always unacceptable. The University is committed to providing an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect and can work free from any type of discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
What to do if you think you are experiencing harassment
The University’s code of Practice on Harassment including Bullying sets out the University’s policy and provides information for those who believe they are, or have been, the subject of harassment or bullying. Harassment is a serious offence and is punishable under the University’s disciplinary procedure.