CIPD South West London Branch reposted this
A quarter (25%) of employees experienced conflict or abuse in the past 12 months according to the CIPD 2024 Good Work Index. People have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work and organisations should take any form of incivility and harassment or bullying seriously. Among those who experienced conflict, we found the most common types were: 🔸being humiliated or undermined 48% 🔸being shouted at or in a very heated argument 35% 🔸verbal abuse or insult 34% 🔸discriminatory behaviour because of a protected characteristic, such as sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief or age 20%. This factsheet examines what constitutes harassment and bullying at work, and outlines employers' and employees' responsibilities in addressing the problem. It also gives advice on dealing with complaints: https://ow.ly/8CvH50Tgx4A #WorkplaceConflict #Bullying #Harassment #CIPD #HR
The protected characteristic is sex, not gender. Please can you correct this post. The CIPD needs to lead the way with clarity on this for our profession.
Adding my voice to ask you to update the post to accurately reflect the wording of the Equality Act - “gender” has no relevance when discussing protected characteristics. What hope is there for our profession when you are getting it wrong?
CIPD could you correct this pls. The protected characteristic is ‘Sex’ or Gender Recognition Certificate. If the CIPD can’t correctly reference the law then how will we ensure it is applied correctly in the workplace! Sex Matters
Given the alarming rate of workplace conflict and abuse, organisations must prioritise HR policies that explicitly prohibit such behaviours. These policies should outline clear procedures for reporting incidents, investigating claims, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions. By fostering a culture of respect and dignity, employers can create a healthier and more productive work environment for all employees.
Chief Executive Officer at GS1 UK
3moDisappointing that the professional body for HR practitioners does not appear to know the protected characteristics in the Equality Act.