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As part of a Europe-wide pact between employers’ organisations, a guide for employers to help them deal with violence and harassment situations at the workplace was released. It gives out details to firms and employers on how to take care of violence and harassment related issues.

The guide is called ‘Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence’ and its publication has been possible due to the collaboration of the Partnership of Public Employers (PPE), the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the CBI (Confederation of British Industry). This guide is also supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

The goal of the guide is to make employers and companies more conscious of the issues of harassment and violence that occurs at the workplace. The guide deals with both internal violence and with issues of third-party violence. It also gives out guidelines on how to identify, avoid or deal with such cases.

At the launch of the guide in central London, Employment Relations Minister Lord Young said that workplace violence is intolerable and unjustified. He said that the Government is taking required measures for the same, but it is vital that employers and workers realize their part in helping to create a better environment at the workplace. He added that the guidance is a great step towards preventing workplace violence and is jointly sponsored by both the Government and various workers’ associations.

Katja Hall, Director of Employment Policy, CBI, added that violent behaviour at the workplace is not correct. She hopes that the recently published guide will be able to help employers deal with such issues and protect the interests of the workers.

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