Tackling Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination (BHD) in an organization

  Tackling Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination (BHD) in an organization   Importance of a dignified work environment   17 th December 2023 Blog eight of Eight -   by Dilshad Banu Mohideen     What is workplace dignity? “When we talk about birthright, we talk about the right of opportunity, the right of opportunity to succeed or fail on individual talents, developed unfettered by man-made barriers. This is what gives [a person their] dignity.” —Robert F. Kennedy, Carrollton, GA, May 26, 1964 Who creates a dignified work environment? Is it the leaders or is it the HR? Well, in my opinion, it is the responsibility of everyone in the organization to respect each other. A dignity focused organization recognizes the importance of treating its employees and inspires its employees to treat each other in a way that honours their value and worth and their role in the organization. Why dignity? When the dignity of every employee is s...

  Tackling Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination (BHD) in an organization   Emotional Intelligence and prevention of BHD   12 th December 2023 Blog seven of Eight -   by Dilshad Banu Mohideen We all know about AI, but how much do we know about EI? Many people are unaware of the importance and power of emotional intelligence, so they don't bother to learn more about it or incorporate its principles into their lives. Psychologists believe this is an enormous mistake. What is Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Why am I discussing this topic under tackling BHD?   Can we contribute to prevent BHD as individuals in our organizations? What is EI? Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize your own feelings and those of others, distinguish between different emotions, and use this information to guide our thinking and behavior to manage emotions effectively. According to research, people with higher emotional intelligence demonstrate bett...

  Tackling Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination (BHD) in an organization   Defining BHD policies in organizations   I was touching upon various topics related to bullying harassment and discrimination in organizations and also pointed out solutions to tackle BHD. Having anti-BHD policies was one of the main solutions that I mentioned repeatedly across all types of BHD issues that I discussed . What are these Anti-BHD policies? Bullying, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace can have a devastating impact on employees' physical and mental health, productivity, and job satisfaction. It can also lead to legal liabilities for employers. Therefore, it is essential for employers to implement effective policies to combat these behaviors. Organizations should work around key components of a comprehensive workplace policy to combat bullying, harassment, and discrimination and I have identified the below as some of the key components: ·   ...