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Asmina Remtulla and Marcia Dehaney
Equity and Harassment Adviser Scheme
Aims of the Scheme
To contribute to the “Improving Working Lives” policy.
To reduce the incidence of staff experiencing harassment, bullying and discrimination in the workplace.
To contribute to the Race Equality Scheme, which looks at wider issues related to the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. The EHA Scheme relates directly to staff and dealing with their concerns.
Team Members (1)
Team of 8 advisers: Office Manager Clinic Manager Nurse Manager Communications Manager Health Promotion Specialist Administrative Support Worker Voluntary Services Support Worker
Team Members (2)
Supported By: Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Training and Development Manager
How It Works
Trained staff members volunteer their time to give confidential support and advice.
The organisation allows these advisers time, during working hours, to support and advise other staff.
Training
Barnet PCT Harassment Policy Barnet PCT Disciplinary Procedures The Human Rights Act The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 Equal Opportunities Harassment Awareness
Monitoring (1)
Training Sessions for Advisers To familiarise advisers with relevant policies and
legislation Regular EHA Network Meetings
To allow discussion between advisers and the human resources management team
EHA Monitoring/Record Sheets To gauge the prevalence of incidences and their
outcomes
Monitoring (2)
Informal Over the past year 13 members of staff have
accessed the scheme and been given informal advice on how to deal with issues.
Formal Over the past year 3 incidents have led to formal
procedures being implemented.
Case Study 1
Staff Member: A nurse working directly with patients in the community.
The Problem: Identified “victimisation and bullying from line manager
and department manager”.
Result: Agreement reached through facilitated discussions
between all parties involved.
Case Study 2
Staff Member: A senior manager working on project development.
The Problem: Identified “campaign of constructive dismissal” from
line manager and other team members.
Result: Problem still unresolved, going to industrial tribunal.
Case Study 3
Staff Member: A support worker in a small department.
The Problem: Identified “hostile behaviour” from colleague.
Result: Resolved by adviser supporting the worker to
speak directly to colleague.
Lessons LearnedMy Experience (1)
He said she said Most problems begin with one person’s
comment, conversation.
Making assumptions Most problems spring from one person’s own
view or opinion.
Lessons LearnedMy Experience (2)
Someone to listen to me Most people reporting problems just want to
know that they are not imagining things.
Someone to watch over me Most problems are resolved once a neutral third
party becomes aware and is able to monitor the situation.
Equality and Diversity
What is your experience?