The exact remit and role of a workplace behaviour champion is determined locally, but could include:
- Advocate for civility, respect and kindness in the workplace
- Be a port of call for colleagues who encounter poor workplace behaviours
- Listen, support, liaise and signpost
- Take an active stance in addressing poor workplace behaviours
General conduct
- Be kind, non-judgmental and have empathy
- Carefully maintain confidentiality
Do:
- Know where and when to ask for support
- Know your own HR policy and escalation pathway should it be needed
- Look after your wellbeing
- Highlight good behaviours
- Report on/assess progress of issues with poor workplace behaviour
- Consider being part of a multidisciplinary WPB team or Positive Working group
Don't:
- Gossip
- Feel you must have all the answers or have to address WPB issues alone
- Criticise others using hindsight bias (e.g. ‘I would never have done that‘)
- Shy away from the difficult issues
The RCOG Regional Workplace Behaviour Champions have a specific remit, which is covered in Question 5 "What are the RCOG regional Workplace Behaviour Champions?"