Workplace bullying and harassment

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

Stalking in the workplace

Stalking is when someone feels alarmed or distressed due to unwanted and repeated behaviour that makes them feel pestered and harassed.

Examples of stalking can include: 

  • being physically followed 
  • being repeatedly contacted or attempting to contact a person by any means (this may be through friends, work colleagues, family or technology) 
  • other acts against privacy such as loitering in a particular place or watching or spying on another person 

The effect of stalking reduces a victim's freedom, leaving them feeling that they constantly have to be careful. Such conduct could appear innocent (if it is taken in isolation), but when carried out repeatedly it may cause significant alarm, harassment or distress to the victim. 

If you believe you have been or are being subjected to stalking, inform your manager as soon as possible. 

Next steps for managers 

As soon as an employee reports an incident of stalking, follow the managers guidance for handling bullying and harassment. 

Managers can find more information in the Managers’ and investigators’ guide for allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment & victimisation (PDF, 236KB).

Victim and witness support services 

Specialist advice about stalking is available from organisations who can advise you of the practical steps you can take to protect yourself from harm. 

The National Stalking Helpline  

Website: www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline  
Telephone: 0808 802 0300

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is a personal safety charity that provides practical advice and information to anyone who is currently or previously has been affected by harassment or stalking. 

Paladin 

Website: www.paladinservice.co.uk  
Telephone: 020 3866 4107

Paladin is a national Stalking Advisory service that assists high risk victims of stalking throughout England and Wales. A number of Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) ensure high risk victims of stalking are supported and that a coordinated community response is developed locally to keep victims and their children safe. 

Protection Against Stalking  

Website: www.protectionagainststalking.org  
Email: support@protectionagainststalking.org  

Protection Against Stalking is a national charity working within communities to raise public awareness about stalking and support victims of stalking through providing specialist support services. 

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