revention of Workplace Harassment

Workplace violence, including harassment, bullying, and other forms of aggression, constitutes a widespread problem that profoundly impacts employees' mental health, overall well-being, and productivity. Mental health, one of the leading causes of disability globally, is increasingly compromised by adverse working conditions. Psychosocial risk factors, stemming from new forms of work organization, can trigger severe mental disorders in workers, exacerbating existing mental health conditions.
Workplace violence and psychological harassment are internationally recognized as significant stressors, constituting growing public health concerns. The evidence is alarming: a Workplace Bullying Institute survey revealed that nearly 30% of US employees have experienced workplace bullying, underscoring the urgent need to address this issue and suggesting that many cases remain unreported due to suffering in silence. 

Workplace violence and harassment inventory

To confront this challenge, it is crucial to measure and understand the magnitude of the problem. The AIHRSurvey.com platform, integrating the renowned Ivapt-Pando inventory, offers a vital tool for diagnosing the presence of workplace violence. When applied anonymously, this tool enables employees to share experiences without fear of reprisal, ensuring honest responses and providing a clear insight into workplace dynamics and the prevalence of violence or harassment.

With data collected through Ivapt-Pando, organizations can make evidence-based decisions to create safe and supportive work environments. The results guide the development of policies, interventions, and training programs focused on eradicating workplace violence and fostering a climate of respect and inclusion.

Implementing the Ivapt-Pando inventory sends a powerful message to the organization: their voice is valued, and their well-being is a priority. This gesture can strengthen trust and improve morale, engagement, and productivity, reflecting a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, highly valued aspects in today's labor market.

Beyond enhancing workplace culture, implementing the IVAPT-Pando inventory on workplace violence allows organizations to anticipate legal issues and reduce the risks of litigation and reputational damage. This proactive action towards a healthy work environment can elevate the organization's image among candidates, clients, and partners.

Given the significant impact of workplace violence and harassment, decisive action is essential. Implementing Ivapt-Pando, an online and anonymous questionnaire, enables companies to better understand their workplace culture, identify and proactively address violence and harassment. This benefits not only those directly affected but also contributes to creating a healthier and more productive work environment for everyone.

Let's transform our workplaces into spaces of respect, integrity, and collaboration, not just as ideals but as living realities. Implementing the Ivapt-Pando inventory on workplace violence is an essential step towards this goal. Let's join this crucial initiative for a safer and more inclusive work environment.

The Ivapt-Pando questionnaire is completed online in 10 to 15 minutes, it is recommended to apply to all employees, and includes open questions to identify specific reports or areas of risk related to violence, harassment, mobbing, and discrimination. Artificial intelligence processes the responses to generate automatic reports, providing organizations with valuable tools to effectively address these issues.

Items Details
Name Inventory of Violence and Psychological Harassment at Work - IVAPT-PANDO
Author Manuel Pando Moreno
Objective Measures the presence of violence and psychological harassment at work
What it measures Measures the presence of violence, intensity of violence, presence of harassment, and perpetrator of psychological harassment.
Factors 4
Aimed at: Any type of company interested in eradicating violence in its organization.
Uses Diagnose the presence of workplace violence, specifically harassment, bullying, violence, or discrimination.
Validity • Workplace harassment against women in maquiladoras, myth or reality?
• Psychological Harassment "Mobbing" and Work Stress in Servers and Workers of the Technical Secretariat of Training and Professional Development
• Determination of mobbing and validation of the Inventory of Violence and Psychological Harassment at Work (IVAPT) for Colombia
• Validation of the Inventory of Violence and Psychological Harassment at Work - Ivapt-Pando - in Three Chilean Labor Settings
Reliability 0.95
Examples of questions • I receive teasing, slander, or public defamation.
• My mistakes or small failures are harshly punished.
• I am verbally attacked by criticizing the work I do with shouts, insults, or rudeness.
Number of questions Number of questions 57 questions (51 closed and 6 open).
Time 10 to 15 minutes.
Application Online anonymously. It is suggested to apply it comprehensively (to all workers)
Artificial Intelligence Used to process qualitative responses.
Presence of Violence Presence of cases of workplace violence. Psychological violence is defined as threatening behavior towards the victim, causing psychological harm or other types of physical injuries.
Intensity of Violence Evaluates the maintenance of cases of violence in the workplace that may be received by everyone in general, by others, or intentionally towards a single person, in which case we would be facing a situation of Psychological Harassment at Work.
Presence of Harassment Workplace psychological harassment is defined as any abusive and repetitive behavior aimed at unsettling, inflicting, or eliciting a reaction of discomfort in the other individual, resulting in injury to the honor and integrity of the affected person.
Perpetrator of Psychological Harassment It is determined if the violence is descending, horizontal, or ascending.