Bullying and harassment prevention

This course maps to capability: 2
COST Prices include GST and are subject to change
Please contact IPAA New South Wales for more information.

Overview

‘… It is estimated that 350,000 people in Australia currently experience bullying in the workplace, with costs of up to $3 billion a year in sick leave, absenteeism, staff turnover, low productivity, legal action, worker’s compensation and social security.’ (McCarthy P, Beyond Bullying Association, 2001) This is an interactive workshop that explains why there needs to be zero tolerance for bullying and harassment.

Customised Agency Program

Customised agency programs are training programs uniquely designed in content and format to address the particular needs of your organisation. Customised agency programs are delivered at your workplace, thus saving your organisation money and enhancing team building.

All IPAA NSW courses are available as customised agency programs. Case studies and organisational policies and procedures from your organisation can be incorporated into these programs.

IPAA NSW matches the most appropriate consultant to the needs of your organisation, and offers flexibility in content, length and timetable, all at a convenient location. This flexible and cost-effective option benefits all agencies, particularly those with offices in regional NSW.

For further information or to receive a written proposal, contact IPAA NSW:

Tel: 02 9228 5225

Fax: 02 9241 1920

info@nsw.ipaa.org.au

 

Course Content

This workshop provides strategies for identifying, handling and preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

  • understand and explain the need for zero tolerance of bullying and harassment
  • recognise what is bullying and harassment and what is not
  • assess the risks of bullying and harassment in their organisation and team
  • act effectively if they suspect bullying and harassment
  • know what an organisation and a team leader need to do to prevent bullying and harassment
  • handle complaints and grievances effectively, fairly and in line with legal requirements.

Benefits to your organisation

  • bullying/harassment prevention strategy
  • ability to assess the organisation's grievance procedures against the minimum legal requirements and best practice
  • less bullying and harassment resulting in increased productivity and a reduction in complaint-related internal and external costs

Benefits to you

  • skills and knowledge to advise senior management about the steps they need to take to prevent bullying and harassment and why they need to do so
  • ability to prevent bullying and harassment and to intervene effectively and appropriately
  • understanding of effective written grievance procedures and capacity to handle a bullying or harassment complaint or grievance