It is important to support colleagues and address any allegations thoroughly
It is important that any allegations of workplace bullying are taken seriously. Stock image. Photo: Getty
Q: I am the owner of an SME and one of my staff has told me they are struggling with anxiety following a work-related bullying incident. It seems that they were shouted at by a colleague, in what sounds like an unpleasant incident that was witnessed by colleagues.
While I believe their experience is genuine, there is probably important context that I will need to understand fully before taking any action. As a small company, of course I don’t have the luxury of a HR department. So I have to handle this myself – investigate the incident thoroughly, deal with the staff member who is suffering anxiety, and make sure the whole team doesn’t become unsettled by what has happened.
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