NODGE FILMS
NODGE FILMS
Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Anti-Racism Policy
Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Anti-Racism Policy
Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Anti-Racism Policy
Purpose and Commitment
At Nodge Films, we’re committed to making sure everyone involved in our productions—whether cast, crew, or staff—feels respected, safe, and valued. We have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, or racism in any form.
At Nodge Films, we’re committed to making sure everyone involved in our productions—whether cast, crew, or staff—feels respected, safe, and valued. We have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, or racism in any form.
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This policy applies to everyone working with us, including employees, freelancers, contractors, and any third parties involved in our productions, whether on set, in the office, or at any work-related event. It also covers behaviour online and in any professional setting linked to our work.
This policy applies to everyone working with us, including employees, freelancers, contractors, and any third parties involved in our productions, whether on set, in the office, or at any work-related event. It also covers behaviour online and in any professional setting linked to our work.
Definitions
Bullying: Behaviour that’s intimidating, malicious, offensive, or that undermines, humiliates, or disrespects someone.
Harassment: Any unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic (as outlined in the Equality Act 2010) that impacts someone’s dignity or creates an uncomfortable, hostile, or offensive environment.
Racism: Any form of discrimination, prejudice, or hostility based on race, ethnicity, or cultural background, including microaggressions, stereotyping, and exclusionary actions
Bullying: Behaviour that’s intimidating, malicious, offensive, or that undermines, humiliates, or disrespects someone.
Harassment: Any unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic (as outlined in the Equality Act 2010) that impacts someone’s dignity or creates an uncomfortable, hostile, or offensive environment.
Racism: Any form of discrimination, prejudice, or hostility based on race, ethnicity, or cultural background, including microaggressions, stereotyping, and exclusionary actions
Expected Standards of Behaviour
Everyone working with Nodge Films should:
Treat colleagues with respect and kindness.
Encourage a culture that values diversity and actively challenges discrimination.
Avoid any behaviour that could be considered bullying, harassment, or racism.
Speak up if they witness inappropriate behaviour and report concerns through the right channels.
Everyone working with Nodge Films should:
Treat colleagues with respect and kindness.
Encourage a culture that values diversity and actively challenges discrimination.
Avoid any behaviour that could be considered bullying, harassment, or racism.
Speak up if they witness inappropriate behaviour and report concerns through the right channels.
Reporting and addressing concerns
If you experience or witness bullying, harassment, or racism, report it to a senior team member.
All reports will be handled sensitively and confidentially, and we promise to investigate fairly and in a timely manner.
There will be no backlash or negative consequences for anyone raising concerns in good faith.
If misconduct is confirmed, we will take appropriate action, which may include disciplinary measures up to and including dismissal.
If you experience or witness bullying, harassment, or racism, report it to a senior team member.
All reports will be handled sensitively and confidentially, and we promise to investigate fairly and in a timely manner.
There will be no backlash or negative consequences for anyone raising concerns in good faith.
If misconduct is confirmed, we will take appropriate action, which may include disciplinary measures up to and including dismissal.
Training and PRevention
Senior staff, Heads of Department, and producers will receive training on preventing and addressing bullying, harassment, and racism.
We will include inclusion and respect as part of production briefings and in contracts.
Everyone on the team will be made aware of their rights and responsibilities under this policy.
Senior staff, Heads of Department, and producers will receive training on preventing and addressing bullying, harassment, and racism.
We will include inclusion and respect as part of production briefings and in contracts.
Everyone on the team will be made aware of their rights and responsibilities under this policy.
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Nodge Films will review this policy regularly to make sure it stays relevant, effective, and in line with industry best practices and guidelines.
This policy is effective immediately and will be reviewed annually or as needed.
Nodge Films will review this policy regularly to make sure it stays relevant, effective, and in line with industry best practices and guidelines.
This policy is effective immediately and will be reviewed annually or as needed.
UPDATED: February 2025
UPDATED: February 2025
Nodge Films Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number 14849281
Nodge Films Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number 14849281
Nodge Films Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number 14849281
Nodge Films Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number 14849281