Monthly Archive: October 2009

Oct 30 2009

How to Stop “Mean Girls” in the Workplace

By Cheryl Dolan and Faith Oliver, HarvardBusiness.org Workplace bullying directly impacts the bottom line by affecting productivity, wellness (with subsequent rise in employer benefit costs), attrition, attraction and retention. One study by John Medina showed that “adults with chronically high stress levels performed 50% worse on certain cognitive tests than adults with low stress.” Other …

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Oct 30 2009

Disrupt A Workplace Bully’s Aggressive Behavior

By Sarah Rae Trover, LifeHacker.com.au No one likes a bully, especially in the workplace. They not only affect your mental wellness and increase stress, but can cost your employers big bucks due to a lack of productivity. But you can help kick their bad bullying habits. Harvard Business says that a bully’s actions might not …

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Oct 29 2009

Preparing for the “New” Workplace Violence Legislation Bill 168

from Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Bill 168 requires all Ontario employers to have a Violence Prevention Policy and Program. This half-day seminar will provide the information you need to understand and prepare for of the new legislation requiring employer action for the prevention and management of workplace violence and harassment. The seminar will …

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Oct 29 2009

Employers can catch abuse before it’s too late

By Bob Stover, Florida Today Four months ago, the employees at Parrish Medical Center went through an emotional, terrifying experience. One of their colleagues, a nurse named Yolanda Garvin-Williams, was gunned down in the hospital parking lot. Her husband was arrested and charged with murder. Authorities said there was a history of abuse. Garvin-Williams’ death …

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