‘Change cannot happen if it isn’t systemic’: bodies lay into bullying and harassment battle
A new initiative from global marketing consultancy, TrinityP3 has prompted an industry-wide focus on the processes in place to prevent and protect employees from bullying, harassment and assault.
The initiative – which asks agencies looking to enter a pitch run by TrinityP3 to sign a statutory declaration ahead of time in relation to internal processes “regarding workplace bullying, harassment and assault” – has been welcomed by several activist bodies, while prompting a larger discussion on the industry’s role in taking leadership on the matter.
Dianne Hill, CEO of Women’s Health Victoria, which runs the industry initiative ShEqual, told Mumbrella the move and leadership by TrinityP3 is welcomed.
All well and good – but what about clients?
This is a great initiative. Repeat offenders will no longer be able to switch agencies with immunity. There’s been some wilful blindness from recruiters here too which irks me and others I know.