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Anti-Bullying Day

Anti-Bullying Day. Pink Shirt Da y February 26, 2014. Pink Shirt Day started in Canada!. Bullying…. Is any inappropriate conduct towards a worker that the person knew or ought to have known would cause that worker to be intimidated or humiliated. Bullying includes.

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Anti-Bullying Day

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  1. Anti-Bullying Day Pink Shirt Day February 26, 2014

  2. Pink Shirt Day started in Canada!

  3. Bullying… Is any inappropriate conduct towards a worker that the person knew or ought to have known would cause that worker to be intimidated or humiliated.

  4. Bullying includes • Spreading false accusations which results in a person being ostracized. • Criticism, isolation, exclusion, humiliation, destructive gossip. • Abusive, belittling, or intimidating phone calls and emails. • Nasty practical jokes. • Deliberate and unreasonable isolation or exclusion from work discussions, communications, and activities.

  5. Bullying is not… • Having a different opinion. • Rudeness. • Reasonable actions taken by an employer or supervisor in managing the workplace.

  6. Bullying is a major issue in schools, workplaces, homes and over the internet. • Up to 40% of Canadians have experienced bullying. • According to studies, 21 to 46% of nurses have experienced or witnessed bullying.

  7. Impact of bullying • Can affect the health of individuals, their co-workers, and their family. • Can result in symptoms such as burnout, increased stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, absenteeism and physical injury. • Can reduce team communication, job satisfaction, motivation, morale and affect patient care.

  8. Why does bullying happen? • Cut backs • Understaffing • Excessive workloads • Shift work & long hours • Fatigue, sleep deprivation • Lack of managerial support • Organizational changes (Wang et al. 2008)

  9. Make A Difference in your Workplace • Know your employer’s respectful workplace policy, and follow it. • Model respectful, professional behaviour. • If you witness bullying, report it to your supervisor and contact a BCNU Steward.

  10. Make your Work Environment a BULLY FREE ZONE!

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