There has been much focus recently on the scourge of workplace harassment and bullying behaviour. Many employers are placing great importance on creating awareness amongst their managers and other staff of what is meant by harassment and bullying in the workplace, and rightly so. What is not receiving quite so much consideration, however, is the very important and sensitive matter of how the employer should be responding to and handling reports or complaints of harassment in order to meet the needs of all stakeholders involved.
Where should we start? Do we simply respond with an investigation and formal disciplinary action? How can confidentiality be maintained? What if the person who has reported the matter does not want to give formal evidence? What if they want their complaint addressed, but also want to preserve the employment relationship? All of which leads to the question - is there perhaps, in some cases, a more collaborative and less adversarial way to respond to harassment complaints? Can workplace harassment and bullying claims be mediated?
Conflict Dynamics is hosting a thought provoking discussion and debate on the above topic and we invite you to join us for cutting edge insight into this topical and highly relevant question.
SPEAKERS:
Keshni Naicker: Partner, Employment & Benefits, Bowmans Law
Amandla Makhongwana: Senior Associate, Employment & Benefits, Bowmans Law
Dr Angela du Plessis: Internationally Accredited Mediator, Facilitator and Consultant specialising in Workplace Harassment, Racism and Bullying.
The discussions will be chaired by Marion Shaer of Conflict Dynamics.
DATE: 6 February 2025
TIME: 11.00 to 12.30
VENUE: ONLINE via Zoom
PRICE: FREE