Harassment
Closed to harassment: Kiwis urged to take part in 'social media self-defence course'
Kiwi companies are being urged to let their employees down tools at 10am tomorrow and take part in what's being described as a 'social media self defence course'. Audio
Is real culture change on the horizon for Fire and Emergency ?
A highly critical review has found Fire and Emergency has failed to fix its poor workplace culture and recommends setting up an independent complaints body. The Internal affairs Minster has said work… Audio
Survivors sceptical about FENZ workplace culture review
People who say they've suffered bullying, harassment and abuse at Fire and Emergency New Zealand are sceptical about a new review of the workplace culture.
The independent review was announced today… Audio
Accountability in question after MediaWorks review
A review of the working culture at MediaWorks released this week is by far the most comprehensive airing of the internal problems of any New Zealand media company. But its leaders and governors have… Audio
Volunteer firefighter association CEO faces harassment investigation
The Chief Executive of the volunteer fire fighters' association is the subject of an independent investigation relating to two separate complaints of sexual harassment and bullying. The United Fire… Audio
FENZ to establish new service to deal with complaints
The head of Fire and Emergency says sexual abuse and harassment within the service is an on-going problem, and establishing a new independent disputes resolution service will be part of changing the… Audio
Calls for independent complaints body for Fire & Emergency
18 months after a scathing review of Fire and Emergency found widespread bullying and harassment, three current and former volunteer firefighters who have made complaints of sexual assault, harassment… Audio
Media asking who knew what and when
Labour’s leaders were pressed on 'who knew what and when' after serious allegations against a staffer were aired again in the media this week - and why they didn't act sooner. The media have also been… Audio
Men now avoid women in the workplace, research shows
A study out of the University of Houston shows that one in four men now avoid one-on-one meetings with women in the workplace. Professor Leanne Atwater joins the show to discuss the findings. Audio
Bullying report points the finger at reporters
It named no names, but the much-anticipated report into bullying in Parliament did lift the lid on people turning the place toxic.The journalists among them are part of the problem, according to the… Audio
National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
Parliament a ‘perfect storm’ for bullying, bad behaviour – report
Independent reviewer Debbie Francis has found a culture at Parliament that allows and 'normalises' bad behaviour and harassment and refers to a small group of MPs who are well known as serial… Video, Audio
Social housing complex tenants feel bullied by operator
Residents who raised serious safety concerns about a South Auckland complex believe the social housing operators are now trying to silence them. They met with Social Development Minister Carmel… Video, Audio
China critic says she’s still being harassed
Professor Anne-Marie Brady says she's still being subjected to ongoing harassment, including having her mail tampered with at the University of Canterbury and anonymous calls to her unlisted phone… Audio
Auckland Uni to establish group to tackle discrimination
Auckland University's Vice Chancellor has agreed to tackle discrimination on campus, but he's standing by an earlier statement that a growing white supremacist movement is "utter nonsense". Audio
Dame Silvia Cartwright: new rules needed for legal profession
New rules are needed in the legal profession to address unacceptable behavior, according to a Law Society working group chaired by Dame Silvia Cartwright. The report finds professional codes aren't… Audio
Bullying in the bulletins
An MP and a senior public servant have been accused of bullying staff this week, and an inquiry into bullying at Parliament is under way too. All that made heaps of headlines this past week and kept… Audio
Some Parliament staff live in fear of colleagues - Mallard
Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard says he wouldn't recommmend his workplace to close friends or his children, as he launched a review into bullying and harassment. Video, Audio
Barbara Plester: workplace humour in the modern world
Dr Barbara Plester is an expert on workplace humour and when it's a good or bad idea. The University of Auckland professor in management and international business has spent 14 years studying the… Audio
National MP reflects on own party when discussing harassment
National MP in charge of workplace relations and safety, Scott Simpson, says the conduct within his party shows no work environment is safe from bullying and harassment. Audio