Supervising your apprentice or trainee guide Workplace bullying - an employer checklist If you answer Yes to any of these questions you will need to implement risk control measures. Listen Required field Are there any high-risk groups in the workforce? Are there any workers with different religious or political views, or from a different racial background, compared to the majority of the workforce? Yes No Are there workers in uncertain employment, such as casual and labour hire workers? Yes No Are there young workers, such as apprentices and trainees? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:At induction, providing information to all workers, including casual and labour hire workers, about workplace policies and procedures, including the no-bullying policy, grievance and complaints procedures, codes of conduct and the like. Promoting the principles of dignity and respect, and taking action to combat discriminationIntroducing a buddy system for young workersProviding cultural awareness training. Are there any problems with work systems? Are there staff shortages? Yes No Is there a high level of uncertainty about job requirements? Yes No Is the work rate intense? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:Consulting workers on possible job redesignConsulting workers about improving work patterns, including increasing their control over the pace of work, rest breaks and the likeImproving the availability of flexible working arrangementsAssessing whether demands on workers are achievable within the agreed hours of workProviding clear job descriptions that outline roles and responsibilities.Are workplace relationships conducive to bullying? Are workplace relationships poor? Yes No Is there inadequate consultation? Yes No Is the work environment competitive? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:Providing training in communication and conflict resolution skills as well as assertivenessTreating all workers with fairness and consistencyCommunicating openly at all levels and involving workers in decision making processes that impact upon their workUsing performance indicators that measure good people management and relationship skills, not just in goals - don't praise or promote those who 'get results' through bullying tactics. Are there signs that bullying may already be happening? Workers leaving the organisation reporting dissatisfaction with working relationships? Yes No e.g. at exit interviews. Workers becoming withdrawn and isolated? Yes No Deterioration in relationships between work colleagues, customers or management? Yes No Regularly torn clothing or uniforms? Yes No Regularly damaged personal belongings or work tools? Yes No Does a particular worker experience a number of minor workplace injuries? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:Consulting with workers to promote the existing no-bullying policy and complaints procedure, or consult with workers to implement them immediately. Has there been recent significant organisational change, or is change pending? Has a takeover occurred, or is it pending? Yes No Has a major internal organisational change occurred, or is it pending? Yes No Has a technological change occurred, or is it pending? Yes No Has there been a change in management, or is it pending? Yes No Are there any other changes that might lead to high job instability and uncertainty about ongoing employment? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:Consulting with workers about proposed changes and providing them with an opportunity to influence proposalsProviding workers with information to help them understand the proposed or actual changes, and the impact of the changesConsulting with workers about any support or retraining needed as a result of the changes. Are there problems with people management practices? Do managers and supervisors lack appropriate leadership training? Yes No Do managers and supervisors have poor interpersonal skills? Yes No Does the workplace have a 'command and control' management style? Yes No You need to implement risk control measures such as:Providing managers and supervisors with leadership and/or communication skills trainingUsing mentoring and coaching to improve managers' and supervisors' interpersonal skillsTraining managers and supervisors to apply participative management styles as part of a culture that emphasises open communication, support and mutual respect.When you have completed the checklist, click the Print this page link to print or save as a pdf for your records. Privacy notice I note that this web tool does not collect, store, disclose or distribute any of my personal information. This tool is to assist me with making decisions and receiving information only. The responses I provide are not collected or stored.Close(Press escape to close)This web tool does not collect, store, disclose or distribute any of your personal information. This tool is to assist you with making decisions and receiving information only. The responses you provide are not collected or stored. Related links Supervising your apprentice or trainee guide Type: Form Author: Department of Education Publication Date: 06 December 2024 Tagged in Education and training printPrint this page shareShare this page Facebook LinkedIn X Email mail
