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As the waste management and recycling industry grows rapidly in response to environmental concerns, RMP look at the significant risks to local authorities, their staff and or contractors, and members of the public.
Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination
Introduction
Whilst most of us would like to think bullying, harassment and discriminatory practices in the workplace were a thing of the past, an evidence-based review of ‘Bullying and incivility at work’ published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in 2022 stated that “interpersonal conflict and uncivil behaviour, such as bullying and harassment, are remarkably common in the workplace. The persistence of such serious incidents highlights that ‘workplace incivility’ is a major HR issue.”
As well as damaging the image of implicated organisations, it seems quite probable that harassment and discriminatory practices could well lead to organisations becoming embroiled in costly civil action, as well as making recruitment and retention in an already challenging environment even more difficult. This is not to discount the human consequences of such behaviours.
The effects of an environment where bullying and harassment are evident are likely to be most acutely felt by the individual victims, with consequences that can be devastating to their wellbeing and careers. Even one-off events can leave victims feeling traumatised, anxious, and isolated, particularly when the perpetrators are in positions of authority.
Clearly the development of a “toxic culture” within any workplace can significantly undermine the performance and sustainability of the organisation, and indicates a significant lack of oversight, understanding and control on the part of management.
So, it makes absolute sense to ensure good risk management principles underpin human resource strategies and processes to support the development of a fair and just culture, to get the best out of the organisation’s most valuable assets – its people.
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