Managers 'must be trained about discrimination'
Sep 26 2008
Managers must be given thorough training about their responsibilities concerning discrimination in the workplace, an expert claims.
According to Jean Kelly, from the Jean Kelly Consultancy, which specialises in a range of people management interventions, it is up to bosses to set a suitable standard of behaviour to their subordinates and take a proactive stance against bullying or conflict.
She says there are also implications for bosses as an employment tribunal could be made against them should a member of staff feel they are the victim of prejudice.
'Employers are vicariously liable for the behaviour of their staff, so training managers so that they have a responsibility to combat discrimination, bullying and harassment is essential,' Kelly claims.
Recent figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development show two-thirds of unionised bosses describe the relationship between management and the unions as either positive or better.
According to Jean Kelly, from the Jean Kelly Consultancy, which specialises in a range of people management interventions, it is up to bosses to set a suitable standard of behaviour to their subordinates and take a proactive stance against bullying or conflict.
She says there are also implications for bosses as an employment tribunal could be made against them should a member of staff feel they are the victim of prejudice.
'Employers are vicariously liable for the behaviour of their staff, so training managers so that they have a responsibility to combat discrimination, bullying and harassment is essential,' Kelly claims.
Recent figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development show two-thirds of unionised bosses describe the relationship between management and the unions as either positive or better.
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