Carole Spiers Group Launches Comprehensive Set Of Tools To Manage And Combat Workplace Bullying
Released on = January 25, 2006, 4:07 am
Press Release Author = Carole Spiers Group
Industry = Small Business
Press Release Summary = Bullying at work is one of the greatest threats facing UK
businesses. 53% of office workers claim to have been victims (Guardian, 18.1.06),
and hardly a day goes by without a new report in the media highlighting
bullying-related issues in organisations throughout the public and private sectors.
These new tools help HR Professionals and trainers develop approaches to eradicate
workplace bullying, reduce litigation risk, and increase performance.
Press Release Body = Not only is bullying unacceptable, it can also be extremely
difficult to tackle - particularly when it has become an established pattern of
behaviour. Even the mildest form of intimidation may be very disturbing, and, as
this intensifies over time, the effect on the victim can be severe. It is for these
reasons that the Carole Spiers Group has introduced a comprehensive set of tools to
help organisations, managers and individuals understand and confront the diverse
issues involved in combating bullying behaviour. These include:
* An introductory one-day training programme available both in-house and as a public
training course
* A three-part professional trainer toolkit for Executives, Occupational Health and
Human Resources managers
* A wide range of supplementary tools, advice and assistance to help organisations
tackle the root causes of bullying within their workforces
"Being bullied is an isolating experience that tends not to be openly discussed in
case this increases the risk of further ill-treatment, and because the 'target'
often feels ashamed to discuss it with colleagues in case their professional
credibility is called into question," explains Carole Spiers. "As a result, bullying
can be extremely difficult for managers to spot, but it can also - because of the
complex interpersonal relationships involved - be very uncomfortable for them to
deal with or a problem that they simply do not know how to address, even when they
are aware that it's going on. Unfortunately, bullying is also an issue that cannot
simply be 'swept under the carpet' or left to 'sort itself out', which is why we've
introduced these new tools."
New tools in detail:
The one-day training course from the Carole Spiers Group is entitled 'Combat
Bullying at Work', and covers:
Recognising and tackling all forms of harassment. The content includes the
identification of bullying behaviours at work and preventative measures to be taken
Defining acceptable and unacceptable employee behaviour
Promoting best practice, implementing risk assessment and developing organisational
policy.
'Back Off - Combat Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace is a three-part
professional trainer toolkit for Executives, Occupational Health and Human Resources
managers. It is packed with proven techniques for successful intervention and
resolution, and includes PowerPoint slides and a free-to-copy take away manual.
The next public training course covering these aspects and the tools in depth is
scheduled for 24th February 2006, and is also available to organisations as an
in-house programme.
More information on these and other tools from the Carole Spiers Group is available
at www.carolespiersgroup.com
- ends -
Carole Spiers Group
Originally established in 1987, CSG is a dynamic, leading-edge consultancy
specialising in Stress Management and Employee Wellbeing, with extensive experience
in the field of Stress Management strategy, training and Employee Counselling.
Supported by a nationwide network of professionally trained Counsellors, Consultants
and Trainers, CSG offers tangible and practical solutions to organisations enabling
them to demonstrate a Duty of Care to their employees, follow Best Practice
guidelines and, most importantly, ensure compliance with current legislation as it
affects employee health and safety.
CSG offers professional expertise, available nationally, that can immediately help
an organisation maintain a healthy, productive workforce that is better motivated
and committed to Best Practice, service excellence and good customer relationships.
For more information on CSG\'s services including tele-forums, in-house and public
training, stress policy, stress audit, risk assessment, attendance management,
rehabilitation support, post trauma support, mediation, impartial investigations,
expert witness, nationwide employee counselling team, coaching and mentoring
services, please contact us:
Carole Spiers Group
International Stress Management & Employee Wellbeing Consultancy
Gordon House, 83-85 Gordon Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 3QR
Tel: 020 8954 1593 Fax: 020 8907 9290
Email: info@carolespiersgroup.com. Website: www.carolespiersgroup.com
2022
