What to do if you've witnessed sexual misconduct at work
If you witness sexual misconduct in the workplace, you must act and consider the following.
- Offer support to anyone targeted or affected by the behaviour, and/or let them know that you feel that the behaviour you witnessed is unacceptable
- Speak to a colleague and/or consider reporting the behaviour to any member of the Executive Team, your line manager, a Freedom to Speak up Guardian, HR, Inclusion and Well-being Team. Before you report the behaviour you witnessed, try and make sure that the person who was targeted is aware of, and supports, your intention to report it. If they do not support your intention to report it and you are concerned, you should not disclose their identity, but you can speak anonymously to either HR or the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian for advice and support
- Challenge the behaviour by speaking to the person responsible either at the time or at an appropriate time and place, but only if you feel comfortable and it is safe to do so