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Definition of bad manners9/25/2023 Therefore if an individual is on the receiving end of unacceptable behaviour which relates to their sex, race, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or belief or gender reassignment (collectively known as ‘the protected characteristics’), this will be deemed to be harassment. Harassment is connected to anti-discrimination legislation. Whilst bullying and harassment will always be deemed to be forms of unacceptable behaviour, the two terms have distinct and separate legal meanings. Unacceptable behaviour may contravene equalities and/or other legislation. Unreasonable demands and impossible targetsĬoercion, such as pressure to subscribe to a particular political or religious belief Isolation, deliberate exclusion and/or non co-operation at work Publishing, circulating or displaying pornographic, racist, sexually suggestive or otherwise offensive material or pictures Offensive comments/jokes or body language Spreading malicious rumours or gossip, or insulting someoneĭiscrimination or harassmentwhen related to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 Some examples of unacceptable behaviour are:Īggressive or abusive behaviour, such as shouting or personal insults If the Head of Institution is not able to resolve the issue, the complaint will be taken forward by the Director of Human Resources. If a third party who is not a member of the University staff (for example, a customer, a supplier or a visitor) behaves in an unacceptable manner, this should be reported to the relevant Head of Institution who will determine an appropriate course of action to deal with the issue. For the University’s policy on Acceptable use of computer facilities email and the internet go to Unacceptable behaviour does not have to be face-to-face, and may take many forms such as written, telephone or e-mail communications or through social media. Having regard to all the circumstances, including the recipient’s perception, it was reasonabe for the behaviour to have that effect. It has the purpose or effect of violating the recipient’s dignity and/or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment, and The University defines behaviour as being unacceptable if: Bullying or harassment may be by an individual against an individual or involve groups of people. Unacceptable behaviour (including bullying, harassment and victimisation), may involve actions, words or physical gestures that could reasonably be perceived to be the cause of another person’s distress or discomfort. The University has a framework of behavioural attributes which communicates the behaviours that are valued in the University of Cambridge. Give and receive constructive feedback as part of normal day-to-day work.Such feedback should be evidence-based and delivered in an appropriate mannerĬonsider other people’s perspectives in order to help reach agreement Manage performance in an appropriate and fair manner Work co-operatively with others in order to achieve objectives The University recognises that personalities, characters and management styles may differ but, notwithstanding these differences, as a minimum standard all staff are expected to: All members of the University should consider their own behaviour and the impact that this can have on others. The University expects that all employees will conduct themselves in a professional manner when interacting with others or when managing colleagues.
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