Dignity at Work
The University is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive community that nurtures a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and professionalism, even while robustly challenging each other’s views and opinions. There is no place for bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, or victimisation in our community and each of us is responsible for the way we interact with and treat others.
The University’s Dignity at Work Policy aims to prevent inappropriate behaviour, including sexual misconduct, in the workplace and to resolve incidents of such behaviour if they occur.
In support of this aim, the Policy:
- sets out the standards of behaviour expected from University employees and workers to ensure a common understanding of how everyone should behave towards one another
- ensures that staff are able to disclose inappropriate behaviour if it does occur and are supported in the process of resolving it
- promotes the early resolution of inappropriate behaviour wherever possible and appropriate, to prevent the psychological, health, and work-related problems such behaviour can cause
- refers to what actions can be taken through the informal and formal resolution processes set out in the University’s grievance and disciplinary policies if this Policy’s principles are not observed.
Questions
Dignity at Work Contacts provide confidential advice to those who feel that they are experiencing difficult working relationships, including bullying or harassment. They are a group of trained volunteers who may be employees in any staff group and in any institution. If you would like to talk confidentially to a Dignity at Work Contact, arrangements can be made by emailing dignitycontacts@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Any questions about the Dignity at Work Policy or associated policies or procedures should be directed to the relevant HR School Team.
The University operates a Staff Counselling Service and signposts staff to other sources of advice and support.