Managers 'must be trained about discrimination'
Sep 26 2008
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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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