Imperial's pledge to you, our staff and students, is that we shall take the necessary action to eliminate all forms of discrimination, especially direct and indirect forms of harassment, bullying and victimisation. We shall do this by:

• taking all complaints of harassment, bullying and victimisation seriously
• providing comprehensive harassment training programmes to management and staff
• providing confidential support services such as Confidential Care, Occupational Health, and our Harassment Support Contacts
• monitoring our progress towards the achievement of our pledge and publishing the results

Details about Imperial's support and actions on harassment can be found in our Respect for Others guide (pdf).

Harassment, Bullying, and Victimisation Policy

Imperial's harassment policy defines the ways in which harassment, bullying and/or victimisation can occur. The policy provides guidance to resolve any problems should they occur, and avoid recurrence, with its main aim being the prevention of harassment, bullying and/or victimisation.

Harassment Support Contacts

Confidential support is available for staff affected by bullying or harassment in the workplace through Imperial’s Harassment Support Contacts (HSCs). The network of HSCs are trained volunteers who can help members of staff by acting as a listening board and exploring the options available to them through formal and informal College procedures. HSCs keep all discussions confidential.

You can contact the Harassment Support Contacts directly via phone or email. Alternatively, members of staff are encouraged to get in touch with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre  who can then arrange a referral to an appropriate HSC.