Workplace bullying and harassment

Reporting and resolving concerns about bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, stalking or victimisation in the workplace.

Behaviour outside of work and social media use

We are all responsible for our own behaviour while at work, any time we’re representing the council outside of the workplace and at any work-related event.  

You are expected to be respectful and considerate of other people and individual differences. For more information, see the guidance on Equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Managing inappropriate use of social media

If you put potentially offensive or inappropriate comments or images about or directed at colleagues, service users or customers on social media sites, we will take this seriously and investigate it in line with our Social media policy (PDF, 400KB).   

Unwanted social media posts and trolling by third parties

Support is available if:

  • offensive social media comments or images have been posted about you 
  • a third party (such as a service user or customer) identifies you on social media without your consent
  • your account is targeted by “trolling” or other anti-social behaviour

If you're uncomfortable with the social media post:

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