Consultancy: No organisation can afford to be complacent about bullying and harassment in the workplace. It is estimated that about 10% of workers are affected at any one time impacting on both the morale and productivity of the workforce. Even if your organisation compares favourably with others it is prudent to have appropriate systems in place. Findings from the Dignity at Work Partnership project highlighted the need for a strategic approach in tackling the problem. We are able to offer advice on awareness raising, monitoring, and a range of potential interventions.

Research: Research addressing issues of bullying and harassment in the workplace requires a particular level of sensitivity and skills. We are able to advise on, and conduct a range of both qualitative (interviews, focus groups etc) and quantitative (telephone and postal surveys) research on behalf of clients.

Awareness Raising and Training: Dr. McIvor is available for presentations and awareness-raising sessions on the subject of Bullying & Harassment: its links with stress and the impact of culture. Under the banner of Bullying999 she has also developed and has run a number of workshops for the police. These include half-day sessions on bullying and harassment in the workplace, and full-day sessions looking at the culture of the police and its influence on acceptable and accepted behaviour. These sessions are highly interactive and engage participants, who are encouraged to think about the effects of bullying on the individual, the team and the Force, and to examine the impact of their own behaviour.