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Does ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Promote Bullying?
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
The searing question is answered two ways.
"Yes" says Dr. George Guiliani, professor of Special Education at Hofstra University
"No" says Dr. Paul Friday, head of Shadyside Psychological Services, Pittsburgh
You decide.
Tags: Rudolph the red nosed reindeer bully
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Help DVD for targets of workplace bullying from WBI
Friday, November 18th, 2011
WBI proudly announces its first-ever advice DVD made specifically for bullied individuals and their families featuring our staff. The 90 min. DVD package includes a disc of audio files for uploading to any device. The release date is Dec. 1 — in time for holiday giving.
Order between Nov. 21 and 30, receive a $5 discount ($34.95). See the product description at this site.
Tags: advice, DVD, help for bullied targets, Workplace Bullying Institute
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For Canadians: Dealing with Bullying Bosses audio conference
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
A Lancaster House audio conference with a focus on Canadian labour law.
Dealing with Bullying Bosses:
Thursday Nov. 17, 2011
Live: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
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Tags: bullying bosses, Canadian labour law, Gary Namie, Heather Alden, Lancaster House, Leanne Chahley, Madeleine Lowenberg, Steve Eichler
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Britain matches American prevalence of workplace bullying
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
The just-released British Workplace Behaviour Survey explored “ill treatment.” Two of the three categories of negative behavior explored in the study add to comprise what we call workplace bullying. The Survey findings can be extrapolated to the entire British workforce because it was a scientific sample. The bullying prevalence was 33%, and respondents were asked to consider mistreatment experienced in the last 2 years. American prevalence was estimated by the 2010 WBI U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, also nationally representative and scientific. From that study we know that 9% of respondents said they were currently bullied and 26% reported having been bullied, but not currently — summing to 35%.
Read the summary of the British study | Read the 2010 WBI U.S. Survey results
Tags: 2010 WBI U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, British Workplace Behaviour Survey, workplace bullying prevalence
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Webinar: Practical Strategies to Minimize the Effects of Workplace Bullying
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Webinar for business audiences by Dr. Gary Namie
November 15, 2011, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, ET
Hosted by BNA, Bureau of National Affairs. CPE & HRCI credits available.
Register online or call 800.372.1033, option 6, then option 1
Tags: BNA, CPE, Gary Namie, HRCI, webinar
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Bill Moyers celebrating the 40th anniversary of Public Citizen
Monday, October 31st, 2011
A WBI hero using his unparalleled eloquence to declare what it means to be an active participant in democracy, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Ralph Nader’s Public Citizen organization. Good lessons for all those who also oppose abusive conduct at work.
Tags: Bill Moyers, Public Citizen, Ralph Nader
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New Turkey Button from WBI
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
WBI design guru, Dave Phillips, created this lovely Thanksgiving-themed graphic.
It reminds us all that bullies erode profits and prevent balanced budgets because of their meddling. Their misconduct leads to avoidable:
- turnover of the wrong people (the skilled and threatening (to the bullies) ones),
- absenteeism for mental health days,
- presenteeism by the resentful,
- increased healthcare utilization,
- skyrocketing workers comp and disability insurance claims, and
- litigation expenses (defense and settlement costs).
Available as a button or magnet.
Illegitimi non carborundum, Latin for Don’t Let the Turkeys Get You Down (well, close enough)
Tags: buttons, turkeys, WBI
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Cities Proclaim Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week 2011!
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
As of Oct. 25, Freedom From Workplace Bullies Week has been recognized by 40 cities, 2 counties, 1 university.
Visit the gallery of proclamations.
California cities: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Santa Cruz, South Lake Tahoe, Culver City, Pittsburg, Antioch, Torrance, Burbank, Carson, Placerville, Palo Alto, and El Dorado County
Texas cities: El Paso, Corsicana, Longview, Killeen, Galveston, San Marcos, Sante Fe, San Antonio, Arlington, New Braunfels, Bedford, Bridgeport, Midland, Rockwall
Throughout Freedom Week, the Texas Healthy Workplace Advocates are hosting an informational table at the state capitol lobby in sight of all passing lawmakers.
Connecticut cities: New London, East Haven, Newtown, Milford, Torrington, Bethel,
Central Connecticut State University
An October 20 6:30-8:30 pm. presentation: “Is Connecticut Ready for Healthy Workplaces?: A Forum on Law, Psychology, and Society’s Response to Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.” Speakers include Tom Witt of New York Health Workplace Advocates, and Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D. Department of Psychology-University of Connecticut. Diloreto 001.
Ohio city: Steubenville
Virginia cities: Newport News, Portsmouth, Norfolk
West Virginia cities: Weirton, Morgantown
A lunchtime power point presentation “Workplace Bullying” by Staff Council member and West Virginia Healthy Workplace Bill State Coordinator Lana Cooke will be given for WVU Classified Staff from noon to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 17, 401 Marina Tower Conference Room; Oct., 19, Coliseum Jerry West Lounge; Oct. 20, 1 Waterfront Place Visitor’s Center/Theater 1st floor
Oct. 18: WVCUPA-HR Board at the fall WVCUPA-HR Conference, Stonewall Resort Conference Center
Take a moment to sign the Healthy Workplace Bill WV Online Petition
Washington county: Snohomish
Wisconsin city: LaCrosse
State Rep. Kelda Roys & State Sen. Spencer Coggs introduced the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill in the Wisconsin legislature on Oct. 17.
Massachusetts: the HWB Coordinators are introducing new ways to get involved, including our all-new Street Teams, where you can help spread the word at other organizations’ meetings, 5ks, parades, and more. Get all the details at the MA Healthy Workplace Bill website.
Oregon: Celebrate Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week by attending 2 days of workshops in Portland. Dr. Denise Haugen, WBI Affiliate, will be presenting! Find more information at the CNRG website.
Tags: Freedom Week
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Bullied out of your job? Tell Congress now
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Ranking Democrat Rep. George Miller (Education and Workforce Development Committee) is soliciting stories before Oct 3, 2011. Tell Congress how your employer affected your life. The official submittal site.
Tags: House Education and Workforce Development Committee, Rep. George Miller
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New WBI Instant Poll
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
What type of bully do you have? Let us know by casting your vote in our current online poll!
The poll is located in the right-hand sidebar of any WBI webpage.
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