I believe that all employers should try their best to make sure there is on bullying or harassment in their workplace. In my presentations I emphasize the following points that are critical for employers to keep in mind:
- Understand that it is important to maintain a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees
- Otherwise it can create significant negative outcomes including possible lawsuits
- Successful companies know that happy employees mean better results
- Promote a positive environment by proactively sending out the message that bullying and harassment are not tolerated
- Maintain appropriate processes and procedures for handling and investigating complaints and/or grievances from employees
- Maintain appropriate performance management processes including evaluation and development
- Follow through on complaints including feedback to the employees
- Absolutely no retaliation against employees for reporting issues