(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN - The Social Security Corporation (SSC) has launched its Safeguarding and Reporting Mechanism Policy in collaboration with USAID-funded Tawazon: Promoting the Voice and Leadership of Women Activity.
SSC emphasised that this policy aims to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, free from all forms of violence, according to a statement for The Jordan Times on Tuesday.
SSC Director General Muhammad Tarawneh said that the policy seeks to uphold the dignity of employees, protect them from any inappropriate behaviour that could impact their mental and physical well-being, and support their performance at work.
Tarawneh added that this policy was developed in accordance with the Civil Service Human Resources Strategy 2023-2027, particularly its third strategic goal, which seeks to create a positive and motivating work environment that enhances the efficiency and productivity of civil servants.
The strategy also aligns with the Royal modernisation vision and complies with international agreements advocating for human rights, including the right to live and work in a safe environment, also complementing the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct in Public Service, the director general added.
He said that SSC aims to establish preventive measures to protect employees from behavioural violations and deter such actions.
Tarawneh noted that the policy also provides mechanisms for addressing inappropriate behaviour at work, emphasising the need for all employees to adhere to institutional values and professional ethics, while treating colleagues, clients, and visitors with respect and professionalism, to foster a work environment that values diversity and cultural differences.
The policy aims to define the rights, obligations, procedures, roles, and responsibilities designed to safeguard employees from engaging in or becoming victims of behavioural violations, thereby avoiding the penalties stipulated in relevant laws and regulations, he added.
Tarawneh stressed that the policy underscores the importance of establishing a designated entity within its organisational structure, equipped with specialised and trained staff to ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the policy.
It also "guarantees" the necessity of integrating the reporting mechanism into the institution's electronic systems to ensure confidentiality, transparency, and ease of access to protection, thereby enhancing administrative sustainability and fostering a culture of accountability and respect for employee rights in the workplace, he said.
Director of Democracy and Governance Office at USAID Lane Mears said that this initiative "aligns seamlessly" with Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision and Royal directives to strengthen governance, equality and social cohesion.
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