Bullying and Harassment at Work
About this course
Bullying and harassment at work is widely recognized as a serious safety and health problem in working life. As a result of over three decades of research, a substantial body of knowledge exists about bullying, related to both organisational factors and the features of work that promote bullying, as well as the potential effects of bullying and harassment on the health and well-being of the targets. Bullying is not a problem only to the targets but to the whole work community. Economic costs to organisations and to the society can be considerable.
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 500
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinners and the social program on Tuesday.
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking (between people) and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 950 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 450).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees and lunches.
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 700 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 200).
Accommodation
26th – 28th of October 2020 at Hotel Hanaholmen, Espoo, Finland.
To book a room from the block kindly make the reservation directly to the hotel by email to reception@hanaholmen.fi using the booking code “NIVA” (available until 2.10.2020).
Single The room price for a single standard room is EUR 115/night (including breakfast, morning sauna and access to the pool) and the price for a double room EUR 134/night (including breakfast, morning sauna and access to the pool). room: 128 €/night (including breakfast).
The block reservation will be available until 2nd of October 2020.
Course objectives
Based on the most recent research, the course will update the participants’ knowledge on the causes and consequences of bullying and harassment at work. Special focus will be on the prevention and management of bullying and harassment including the assessment or investigation of cases, the implementation of bystander interventions as well as therapeutic interventions with targets of bullying. The course also has special focus on sexual harassment, including the #Metoo movement, as well as cyberbullying.
The course will also give the participants a forum and an opportunity to explore and discuss the issue with researchers and practitioners who work in the area of prevention and management of bullying and sexual harassment.
General course fee information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline. Travel arrangements Please refrain from booking any tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on accommodation options and practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Subject background
Bullying and harassment at work is widely recognized as a serious safety and health problem in working life. As a result of over three decades of research, a substantial body of knowledge exists about bullying, related to both organisational factors and the features of work that promote bullying, as well as the potential effects of bullying and harassment on the health and well-being of the targets. Bullying is not a problem only to the targets but to the whole work community. Economic costs to organisations and to the society can be considerable.
During the past years, we have increased our experience in preventing bullying at the workplaces, practical measures to help and support the targets of bullying, as well as knowledge and experience in investigating and handling bullying cases successfully.
In 2007, the social partners in Europe, represented by various employer associations (e.g. Business Europe) and the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) signed a framework agreement on the prevention of violence and harassment at work. The agreement ensures the right of employees to file complaints against alleged perpetrators with the aim of having their case heard by means of an impartial investigation and, given the outcome, the appropriate actions taken. Knowledge and tools to respond to these challenges are needed in organizations and among social partners, experts and practitioners supporting organizations to prevent and manage bullying problems.
