Behavioural Standards Guidance - October 2024
In this section
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Scope
- 3. Confidentiality
- 4. Roles and Responsibilities
- 5. Acceptable Behaviour
- 6. Unacceptable Behaviour
- 7. Defining Discrimination (Direct or Indirect), Victimisation, Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Harassment
- 8. Cyber Bullying
- 9. Determining Whether Unacceptable Behaviour is Taking Place
- 10. Capability, conduct and positive management
- 11. Learning and Development
- 12. Resolving Concerns Relating to Unacceptable Behaviour
- 13. Formal Action
- 14. Third Party Harassment
- 15. Malicious Complaints
- 16. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
- Appendix 1 - Definitions
- Appendix 2 - Managing Performance
- Appendix 3 - Informal Ways of Resolving Conflict
- Appendix 4 - Managing Conflict
- Appendix 5 - Standards of Behaviour Key Contacts
3. Confidentiality
Throughout this guidance and the process for managing unacceptable behaviour (informal and/or formal action) confidentiality must be maintained by all parties involved, both inside and outside the workplace. Any breach of confidentiality may result in the disciplinary procedure being invoked.