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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 repeated and persistent unreasonable behaviour directed towards an employee or a group of employees.

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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 repeated and persistent unreasonable behaviour directed towards an employee or a group of employees. • Includes words and/or actions which makes others feel incompetent, ashamed, worthless, excluded, unwelcome, or unsafe.

  4. Bullying includes • Name calling • Eye rolling • Raised eyebrows • Put-downs • Ignoring and excluding • Refusing to help or work with someone • Sighing

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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)

  8. Make A Difference in your Workplace • Contact a steward • Know your employer’s respectful workplace policy and procedures • Call Employee and Family Assistance • Access resources at crisis lines

  9. STOP BULLYING Make your Work Environment a BULLY FREE ZONE!

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