Acas have published guidance on the cost of social exclusion to employers and how to create an inclusive workplace after CIPD research suggests that almost two thirds of employees feel that bullying is socially-driven. Acas highlight that Social bullying at work is on the rise. A poll by the CIPD suggests that almost two thirds of employees feel that bullying is socially-driven and over 91% believe that their organisation is failing to deal with the consequences. The proven impact of exclusion on people, productivity and business performance makes this an issue no business can afford to ignore. The guidance sets out the cost of social exclusion to employers, describes the impact on employees, advises on how to bring colleagues out of the cold and sets out the steps employers can take to create an inclusive workplace culture which should be included in their diversity policy.

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