31st January 2013, 12:11 PM
Thanks for airing this discussion. I share Kevin's dismay that such problems still occur, but know that they do. I've been doing a bullying and harrassment induction briefing for staff at the beginning of fieldwork projects, making clear that we take the problem seriously, will not tolerate such behaviour, and making sure that they know who to contact in case of problems - Prospect members can talk to our TU or Equal Opps rep, for example. Trowelfodder also makes some very good points - it can be a thin line between banter and bullying or harrassment, and we need to be aware of the impact that this can have on our colleagues.