WHY BULLYING INVESTIGATIONS DON'T WORK! Using the 'ACAS Guide to Bullying + Harassment' to explain why not!

Using the ACAS Guide to bullying and harassment at work, this podcast, which is the audio file from a YouTube video of a similar title looks at the reasons why investigations into bullying allegations will almost always fail to reach a conclusion (less than 1%) and so all involved will feel let down, frustrated and even resentful, often leading to suggestions of conspiracy and cover-up when that is not the cause.  Here is the ACAS Guide to bullying and harassment at work referred to in the podcast:  Here is the ACAS Policy Discussion paper referred to in the video: Alan also explains why it isn’t useful to speak of bullying and harassment in the same breath as harassment is legally defined while bullying isn’t and so to use the same approach to both is ineffective and leads to the many difficulties that arise when carrying out bullying investigations. Alan Sharland has been a Mediator and Conflict Coach for over 25 years and in the last 10 years particularly he has provided mediation, conflict coaching and training in workplace dispute situations which invariably involve allegations of bullying.  If you are looking for consultancy and support in responding effectively to allegations of bullying that do not rely on an investigation but provide an alternative approach, please contact Alan via this webpage:  Alan's videos and podcasts are based on his observations when working with people involved in unresolved conflict during the last 25 years working as a mediator, conflict coach and conflict management consultant in London and across the UK. Subscribe to the Communication and Conflict YouTube Channel: Check out the Communication and Conflict Facebook page: Visit the Communication and Conflict website: Alan is Director of CAOS Conflict Management based in London, UK BOOKS How to Resolve Bullying in the Workplace: Stepping Out of the Circle of Blame to Create an Effective Outcome for All A Guide To Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution - How Mindful Communication Supports Growth Through Conflict. CREDITS Outro Music: All Colours Pt 6 by Bob Holroyd, from album Hollowman: