Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Smart Talk radio show
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
WITF-FM (Harrisburg, PA) hosted a 55 min. discussion about Workplace Bullying on Monday Feb. 22 Listen at the archived Smart Talk show website or listen at the WBI Audio page.
Tags: Harrisburg, radio, smart talk, WITF
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International Association on Workplace Bullying & Harassment
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
As a follower of the workplace bullying phenomenon, you are invited to join the new IAWBH organization. Tell your friends. Begun at the biannual conference held in Montreal in 2008 (described at this site), this group which was primarily limited to academic researchers in the early years is now reaching out to a broader constituency — clinicians, practitioners, non-academics.
The next conference is June 2-4, 2010 in Cardiff, Wales. WBI will be represented with Dr. Gary Namie and Prof. David Yamada delivering keynote addresses and presenting papers.
Tags: Cardiff, conference, IAWBH, Namie, Yamada
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Alberta Occupational Health Nurses Conference
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Gary Namie will offer a May 28 workshop for AOHN reps & stewards at their conference in Banff. Read the conference brochure.
Tags: AOHN, Banff, conference, union, workshop
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New Documentary Announcement
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Please check out this film! The Drs. Namie and the WBI Legislative Campaign are featured. It’s a documentary that begins with post office homicide and then introduces bullying as a potential toxic feature of the work environment that can set the stage for violence.
“Delivers a potent mix of shocking truth, honest analysis and dark humor”
COMING TO THEATERS IN 2010
Feature documentary Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal offers a provocative examination of the possible role of hostile work environments in mass murder incidents, starting with the earliest USPS mass murder-suicide in 1986.
At a time when tensions are rising again in the Postal Service and in other workplaces across America, Murder By Proxy is a simply a must-see film.
Spread the word, forward the link to this announcement to your friends
Tags: bullying, going postal, massacre, Murder by Proxy, USPS, violence
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New WBI Coach to join team
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
We proudly announce that a licensed mental health counselor is joining the WBI staff to offer coaching for bullied targets. Prior to this, Dr. Namie, not a clinical psychologist or therapist, was able to offer strategic advice without being able to help on more vexing emotional matters. He will still be available for expert witness and high-level strategizing.
But for individuals overwhelmed by the emotional morass of early-stage bullying or the effects of prolonged exposure to workplace stress, we offer telephone coaching/counseling by Jessi Brown, MS, LMHC, LPC. We plan to offer her telephone services one day per week starting in December. That day has not been determined yet. You can request a 55 min. session with Ms. Brown via e-mail (info at workplacebullying dot org) and we will contact you to select a convenient time.
INTRODUCTORY RATE of $50 (US) per hour.
Tags: coaching, counseling
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Freedom Week Thank You
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Here at WBI we would like to thank everyone who was involved with Freedom From Workplace Bullies Week 2009.
Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week was a chance to break though the shame and silence surrounding bullying. It was a national call to action. Anyone can participate in the way they seem fit. Here are some examples of ways people celebrated.
“I composed an unemotional, professional letter to our Board of Directors and sent it.”
“I put up a poster in my local career center. “
“I put a poster in the HR office, and published an article in our company’s newsletter.”
“I posted awareness messages on my facebook and myspace accounts about Freedom Week. I also posted it on my anti-bully blog.”
“I wrote a letter to our local chamber of commerce.”
One college professor led a discussion on the topic of workplace bullying.
Many people reported having conversations with loved ones or co-workers. Many others posted posters around their home town.
Thank you to all who participated.
If you are interested in doing more for Freedom From Bullies Week next year please let us know.
Tags: Freedom Week
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PSAC Union Health & Safety Conference
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Public Service Alliance of Canada/Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada 2009 National Health and Safety Conference: “Workplace Alliances for Healthy Workplaces” Sheraton Hotel, Montreal — Nov. 20-22 / Nov. 20 keynote address to union members by Dr. Gary Namie, WBI
Tags: AFPC, Health and Safety, montreal, PSAC
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Occupational Stress & Health Conference – November
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Sponsored by the American Psychological Association/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health /Society for Occupational Health PsychologySan Juan, Puerto Rico | The Conference Program | The Conference Website
WBI participation (more…)
Tags: APA, Fox, Namie, Neuman, NIOSH, Rospenda, Stallworth, Yamada
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Utah Workplace Bullying Bill Hearing
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
The Utah Health and Human Services Interim Committee held a hearing on bill HB 224 (the WBI Healthy Workplace Bill tailored for only the healthcare industry is called the Healthcare Abuse Prevention Act) sponsored by Rep. Sandstrom) on Wed. Oct. 21. Press accounts can be found in the Media list and audio of the hearing can be heard at: the state website.
Tags: HB 224, Sandstrom, Utah
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It’s WBI Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week!
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Been bullied? Seen bullying damage friends? Sick of the fool intimidating all the good workers? Tired of the owner or exec refusing to fire the bully buddy? Ill from watching the disintegration of your partner or spouse at the hands of a destructive narcissist allowed to harm others with impunity?
Take a stand. Do something different if only during this week. Eventually, we will gather and march on corporations and state legislatures demanding justice. For now, your victory may be completely personal and internal or within the work team or among loved ones. Just do something differently this week. For your health’s sake if you are the one targeted or for the others you care about. See our suggestions.
TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED — POST IT IN A COMMENT HERE
Tags: Freedom Week
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