My Department is committed to promoting and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees and values each employee both for who they are and what they contribute to the work of my Department.
My Department embraces a work environment where each person can be their authentic self at work, be treated equally and fairly and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards my Department's business goals.
The Civil Service Dignity at Work policy is the anti- bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy in place for all civil servants. The policy aims to promote respect, dignity, safety and equality in the workplace.
The Dignity at Work policy defines bullying, harassment and sexual harassment and sets out the steps which individuals may take if they believe they have been bullied, harassed or sexually harassed in the workplace. The policy also outlines the recommended complaint procedures which should be followed by individuals in reporting incidents of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
The Dignity at Work policy is available for all staff on my Department's intranet (internal website). A copy of the policy is made available to new employees and information around the policy forms part of their Induction programme.
Having policies in place around bullying, harassment and sexual harassment in the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for the Agencies themselves and I have arranged for the Agencies to reply directly to the deputy on this matter.
