Creating Workplaces Free from Bullying and Harassment: Our Employer's Guide
Workplace bullying is more common than many of us realise, and it has real consequences for the people experiencing it and the organisations that employ them. In New Zealand, recent research found that over 91% of employees reported experiencing bullying in the past 12 months. That's not a fringe issue. That's a workplace culture crisis.
At Humankind, we believe great workplaces don't happen by accident. They're intentionally designed. That's why each year we publish a comprehensive employer's guide to help organisations prevent and respond to bullying and harassment, and this year's edition is now available to download.
What's inside the guide?
Drawing on our Employee Experience (EX) for Organisational Performance model, the guide walks you through four key pillars for creating a culture where bullying and harassment have no place:
- Aligning your team around a shared purpose and genuine values
- Cultivating leadership that equips managers and holds them accountable
- Shaping your organisation with clear roles, policies, and structures
- Embedding better ways of working through feedback culture and collaboration
We've also included a practical checklist covering prevention, response, and employee support, so you can assess where your organisation stands today and identify where to focus your efforts.
Whether you're just starting these conversations or looking to strengthen existing practices, this guide is designed to be a useful, actionable resource for leaders and HR professionals alike.
