Our Mission

to end workplace bullying through the development of meaningful prevention activities for organisations and the implementation of effective routes to redress for individuals

About conduct change

Conduct Change was founded in 2019 as a result of the growing body of evidence about workplace bullying, not only through research and surveys, but also an increasing number of individuals speaking up about their experiences. The founder, Nicki Eyre, has been through her own workplace bullying experience during her career and recognises the scale of the problem at both an organisational and individual level.

Workplace bullying is a complex area with no clear legal definition of bullying, and the words bullying and harassment are often used interchangeably, particularly in workplace policies. Grievance and disciplinary approaches don't work in these situations, and complaints are rarely upheld.

A new approach is needed, with the emphasis on prevention through changing behaviours at both individual and organisational level. At the same time, we need to get clarity around routes to resolution when it is needed, including through legislation.

As a purpose driven business, our work started in 2019 when we developed a two-pronged approach to creating change.

Firstly, we developed our range of behavioural change programmes delivered through consultancy and training to support businesses.

Secondly, driven by our purpose to provide advocacy, campaigning, education and awareness raising, we committed to our Stop Hurt at Work campaign which also included the creation of a clear proposal to take forward in our lobbying for legislative change.

International Network

Conduct Change connects with experts, influencers and campaigners across the world to share knowledge and learning about workplace bullying primarily through the International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment.

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Our Founder & Managing Director

Nicki Eyre, Founder and Managing Director of Conduct Change, had a varied career, working in finance before moving into education, training and coaching roles. From direct delivery through to senior leadership positions, her experience spans the public, private and charity sectors.

She experienced both opportunity and adversity during her career, including her own experience of feeling bullied at work. She recognises the scale of the problem at both an organisational and individual level and is able to bring her wealth of experience to her role as a consultant, speaker and trainer.

She founded Conduct Change as a result of her passion for working with individuals and businesses to prevent and resolve workplace bullying, with a mission to end workplace bullying through the development of meaningful prevention activities for organisations to ensure that everyone feels heard, valued and respected in the workplace, as well as supporting individuals to move on when they are struggling emotionally.

She also leads the campaigning and awareness project, Stop Hurt at Work as they research and campaign for the implementation of effective routes to redress for individuals, both in terms of approach and legislation.

She has spoken at events both in the UK and internationally through a range of media from events to podcasts to radio interviews, from keynote speaker to a panel member. Contact Nicki if you would like her to speak at your event.

Nicki is a Member of the International Association on Workplace Bullying & Harassment, and was recently invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in recognition of her work in this area.