Consultation of proposed Dignity at Work Policy
Consultation of proposed Dignity at Work Policy
All Councils are susceptible to bullying, harassment and intimidation both from within and from the local community. In 2020, the Council appointed a third-party investigator to review and report on the Council's handling of internal disputes and to report and make recommendations where appropriate. The independent investigator made the following recommendations:
A) “That Braunstone Town Council draws a line under the events described in this report and uses the experience to think about an ‘early warning system’ to prevent issues developing in the same way in the future. This is particularly important where there are Independent elected members who may not feel that have the same support offered to politically affiliated elected members”; and
B) “That where disabled persons become members of Braunstone Town Council that they are treated with kindness, compassion, and care”.
Policy & Resources Committee approved the Council’s response to these recommendations that “Management and Leadership Teams to consider the merits of a Dignity at Work Policy applicable to Councillors, Staff, volunteers, customers, hirers and residents in their dealings with Braunstone Town Council and its Councillors, staff and volunteers. The Policy could set out principles and standards of acceptable behaviour, relevant processes for raising complaints and for a register of complaints and incidents; which in turn could trigger a review process”.
The aim of the Dignity at Work Policy is to focus on basic behaviours and expectations of all council representatives to create workplaces that allow people to maintain their dignity at all times.
The policy is drafted with consideration of employment language and terminology that is reflective of a modern working environment, setting a tone that is engaging, collaborative and inclusive.
The proposed policy is now available for consultation and comments and suggestions are being invited to ensure that it would be practical and fit for purpose.
Residents, customers, users, staff, Councillors, volunteers, stakeholders, partners and anyone who has an interest can submit comments.
Find the Dignity at Work Policy here!
The deadline for consultation comments is 9am on Tuesday 18th October 2022.
You may make comments in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LEICESTER, LE3 2PP or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The post consultation version of the Dignity at Work Policy will be submitted to Policy & Resources Committee in November for consideration and adoption.
