anti-bullying day pink shirt day february 25, 2015
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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.
BULLYING IS NOT…
>Having a different opinion
>Rudeness
>Reasonable actions taken by an employer or supervisor in managing the workplace
>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.
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, morale, motivation and affect patient care.
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.