Scenario demonstrating bullying and harassment within a unit, to encourage positive behaviour outcomes.

Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination

"Individual conflict – both inside the workplace and through to tribunal claims – costs UK organisations £28.5 billion a year. It also tells us clearly that resolving matters early in the workplace is the least costly outcome of all." ACAS, 2023

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Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination training has improved workplace culture and morale; 80% of participants in one training program reported that it made them reflect on their own and their colleagues' behaviour, potentially leading to positive change.
Following BH&D training there is an increased productivity an engagement; Awareness training helps prevent harmful behaviours, leading to a more productive workforce. This is shown with 60% of employees who reported being bullied stated that their productivity was affected.
The cost of bullying in the workplace can reach up to £80,000 per year, per victim. With the victims resignation rate at 23%.

The cost of bullying a harassment in the workplace is considerable, this is the cost to the employee’s mental health, to workplace efficiency and financially. The financial repercussions can be considerable with just one bully costing the organisation up to £80,000 annually. This is further backed by research that shows nearly 40% of workers experience bullying during their working lives.

This creates problems such as:

Employee mental health decline/reduced motivation in the workplace
A decrease of psychological safety in the workplace
Decreased productivity
Limited ‘teamwork’ and collaboration
Increased employee turnover
Absenteeism
Potential legal costs
It can be reflected in your customer’s experience

In today's business environment, a proactive approach to preventing bullying, harassment, and discrimination (BH&D) is essential. Our training programs provide a clear understanding of acceptable workplace conduct, reinforce legal definitions, and empower employees to report incidents confidently. By addressing common misconceptions and challenging justifications that minimize the impact of BH&D, such as “it’s just how things were done in their day” or “they mean nothing by it”? These are so commonly used when we believe that the intent is not malicious, however, these types of comments belittle the recipients experience and feelings and defends the acts which have taken place.

Investing in Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination training offers a powerful solution for cultivating a more positive workplace culture and boosting morale. 80% of participants in one of our programmes reported that it prompted valuable reflection on their own behaviour and that of their colleagues, fostering the potential for meaningful positive change.

The benefits of implementing Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination training in the workplace include:

Fostering a more respectful and inclusive environment.
Enhancing employee well-being and psychological safety.
Reducing the risk of costly legal issues and reputational damage.
Improving team cohesion and overall productivity.
Empowering individuals to recognise and address inappropriate behaviour.

We help organisations create a culture of respect and minimize legal and reputational risks. Equip your team with the knowledge and tools to identify and address BH&D effectively, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Let's work together to build workplaces where everyone feels valued and respected.

Immersive Research

Consult and involve staff/stakeholders/Board members
Familiarisation of your history/culture/aspirations/policies
Establish current culture and reality
Identify what you want/need to achieve

Consultancy meeting for the purpose of research and development

Deliver

Engaging, interactive and inclusive training
Challenging in a psychologically safe environment
Share

Collaboration in a psychologically safe environment

Devise

Feedback research findings to client
Design powerful and engaging programmes
Authentic script, real characters and scenarios
Intensive rehearsal and briefing of delivery teams

Embed Change

Develop sustainability strategies
Focus on action centred results
Building communication around feedback
Celebrate and embed

Reflecting the direction from consultancy and embedding change

Programme Components

We designed and delivered sessions incorporating drama based training with carefully constructed characters, focusing on inclusive behaviours, respect, and value in the workplace, but also reflecting on the diversity in the team.

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Following the training sessions, a feedback and evaluation report is compiled to ensure the actions highlighted are embedded and the learning is sustained. The report is reflective of the lived experience and perspective of the participants and includes:

Issues, actions and concerns arising

Reoccurring themes

Consultative results and areas to be addressed

Voting results

Recommendations and actions

Participant feedback

Our reports are anonymous and compiled around individual, team, manager and organisation actions

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"The training we received was first class. It was pitched perfectly for the audience and from the start everyone was put at ease which allowed the discussion/break out rooms to flow. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the session and gained a lot from it"

WO1 (SMI)

"Garnett Interactive turn traditional learning approaches on their head: rather than starting with the theory and trying to apply it, participants are plunged head-first into a real-life situation and need to think their way around it. This was key to delivering the culture change we are aiming for."

Gloucestershire County Council