Minding the Workplace

JANUARY 8, 2024

During the spring of 1998, when the internet and the World Wide Web were still shiny new things, I stumbled upon an online interview with Dr. Gary Namie, who was talking about something he called workplace bullying. I knew instantly that the Namies were on to something with this “workplace bullying” thing.

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Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 2, 2023

An important new research study ( go here for pdf) coming out of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) finds that, among other things, targets of chronic workplace bullying may face higher levels of psychological distress and alcohol misuse for years after exposure to the abusive behaviors.

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MAY 21, 2021

In one of our recent podcasts we spoke to Nicki Eyre, who runs Conduct Change and is passionate about eradicating the issue of workplace bullying. Remote working has changed the working environment for so many people in the UK and globally and with regards to the issues of workplace bullying.

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Minding the Workplace

OCTOBER 9, 2022

From genocide to bullying. Years ago, as I began my deeper dives into the dynamics of bullying and mobbing at work, I looked to the nature of genocidal behavior for understanding the eliminationist instincts that appear to be present in attempts to force someone out of a workplace and even wreck their careers.

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Minding the Workplace

JUNE 13, 2023

I’d now like to apply Herman’s core precepts to targets of workplace bullying, mobbing, and related mistreatment whose experiences have been deeply traumatizing, including physical and psychological health impairments and costly impacts on careers and livelihoods. For targets of workplace bullying, we immediately see the problem.

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Minding the Workplace

JANUARY 18, 2022

In my last post , I wrote about my visits to SafeHarbor ( link here ), the online site created by Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute , to serve as “a community dedicated to the people affected by workplace bullying and those devoted to helping them.” 2014) ( link here ).

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Minding the Workplace

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2023 Work, Stress, and Health Conference (WSH) to an online format, a switch from original plans to host it as an in-person event. My experiences at WSH in 2015, for example, moved me to write a blog article, “Conferences as community builders” ( link here ). bullying) at work. bullying) at work.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 19, 2022

Logistically, how does the process work? Idziak] The AI-powered tool is designed to home in on specific problem areas, such as hate speech, bullying, harassment, and illegal activity. They’ve been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the seventh time. Congrats to them. Enjoy the read!).

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Minding the Workplace

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Past blog posts: 2012-2020: When gaslighting went mainstream (2021). Gaslighting at work (2017, rev. Is gaslighting a gendered form of workplace bullying? Gaslighting as a workplace bullying tactic (2012, rev. It was a word looked up frequently every single day of the year,” he said. 2017). .

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Likewise, nearly one in five LGBTQ+ people looking for work said they faced discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. According to Stonewall, one in five LGBT staff have been the target of negative comments or conduct from work colleagues. Statistics like this may or may not come as a surprise to you.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 23, 2016

I’m a newly promoted supervisor working in the prison system. When I worked for the airline, a customer punched a ticket agent over a flight delay. Kate, if an employee is harassed, bullied, or assaulted by a customer, supplier, or another employee, what should they do? Here’s one of those situations. Bischoff] Tell a manager.

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Minding the Workplace

JANUARY 4, 2022

During the past few months, I’ve become a regular visitor and contributor to SafeHarbor ( link here ), the online site created last year by Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute , to serve as “a community dedicated to the people affected by workplace bullying and those devoted to helping them.”

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Minding the Workplace

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

After a brief hiatus, Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute, will be offering a new session of Workplace Bullying University ( link here ) — an immersive and interactive graduate-level program on the dynamics of workplace bullying — during the weekends of January 8-9 and January 22-23, 2022.

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Minding the Workplace

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Hello dear readers, this morning I took a quick look at my blog stats, wondering what older posts about workplace bullying and related topics have been attracting attention during the fall. On the dynamics of “puppet master” bullying at work (2018) ( link here ). Gaslighting at work (2017, rev.

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MARCH 21, 2022

To help you with that, this blog aims to provide you with all of the necessary solutions and help you deal with them without difficulty. Do you have employees who are always disrupting meetings and are uninterested in their work? No zeal to work and improve. Setting work standards is critical to maintaining workplace decorum.

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Minding the Workplace

JULY 7, 2022

As discussed on this blog last year , the pandemic did not put the breaks on workplace bullying, at least in the U.S. Rather, as verified in a scientific study by the Workplace Bullying Institute done with Zogby Analytics, much of the offending behavior simply went online, mainly via video conferencing platforms such as Zoom.

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Abel HR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Read on to learn how you, your HR team, and your front-line managers can address some of the most common toxic work behaviors head-on and prevent a company-wide meltdown. that this onslaught of information brings may mean that people’s aggravation trickles over into normal, every-day work and you can quickly find your team (or company!)

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Minding the Workplace

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For years, the Workplace Bullying Institute has been sponsoring Freedom From Workplace Bullies Week ( link here ), which provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon and grow a larger movement addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and abuse. Bullying and mobbing are, of course, the sum of individual behaviors.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2020

As HR experts, you strive tirelessly to build a work atmosphere and an organizational culture that increases profitability, improve loyalty, and encourages employee happiness. Whether you like it or not, you'll eventually have to interact with employees who bring their bitterness, personal troubles, and other problems to work every day.

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Florida Workers' Comp

OCTOBER 24, 2021

It is likely to impact the way we live, play, and work. This blog is about workers' compensation, which is inextricably tied to work. And, before they get too comfortable, the generations behind them are likely even more tech-savvy, tech-friendly, and are gaining share in the working world as we speak.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

According to the Employment Law Alliance, almost half of American workers have experienced bullying at work. Common bullying tactics range from humiliation and sabotage, to threats and intimidation, all of which interfere with productivity and may create a toxic work environment for one or more employees.

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Minding the Workplace

MAY 31, 2023

Throughout this time, I sensed that a lot of folks who are deeply interested in trauma wondered if Dr. Herman might have another major work in her, one that might advance our understanding of this important topic even further. This welcomed volume has arrived in the form of Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice (2023).

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Minding the Workplace

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Economist ‘s “Bartleby” column typically offers thoughtful contemplations on work and career related matters pertinent to managers, executives, and other professional workers. There may be something of a gendered component to these questions, with men disproportionately linking purpose and relevance to their work.

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Minding the Workplace

JULY 27, 2022

Hmm…”The Wire” as a sort of prep course for the world of work? The show portrays police work as focused on generating statistics that give the appearance of crime decreasing rather than genuinely making communities safer. ” “Fourth, you might approach work differently.” 2017) ( link here ).

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 18, 2022

But what about gaslighting at work? What Is Gaslighting At Work? Gaslighting at work is when a person— a colleague or manager— invalidates what you know to be true. How Can You Identify A Gaslighter At Work? According to Salemi, anyone can be a gaslighter at work. Nine Examples Of Gaslighting At Work.

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Minding the Workplace

MARCH 8, 2023

as the best general source of information and guidance on the phenomenon of gaslighting, which occurs often in highly manipulative workplace bullying situations. Among other things, it includes a standalone section for workplace-related gaslighting that many readers of this blog may find very useful. But that’s not all!

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JANUARY 4, 2018

Wulffson] The Bureau of Justice defines workplace violence as “nonfatal violence (rape/sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated and simple assault) against employed persons age 16 or older that occurred while they were at work or on duty. Unfortunately, all we have to do to understand the prevalence of workplace violence in the U.S.

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Minding the Workplace

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It was enormously satisfying to be part of an organization whose main purpose was to support new, creative initiatives for providing legal services to underserved groups and for engaging in law reform work. In the process, I so enjoyed working with the student officers to organize our events. I loved teaching in the Lawyering Program.

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Minding the Workplace

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

This may be especially relevant to readers who write about fostering psychologically healthier workplaces that are free from bullying, mobbing, and abuse.” Here I happily gather together three individuals, Ronald Gross, Mary Pipher, and John Ohliger, whose names I have invoked previously on this blog.” Crookes invokes J.K.

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Minding the Workplace

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Does this work as a cold case drama? Also, I’ve posted many articles about gaslighting to this blog. Gaslighting at work (2017, rev. Is gaslighting a gendered form of workplace bullying? Gaslighting as a workplace bullying tactic (2012, rev. Nancy and Miss Thwaites are significant supporting characters.

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Empuls

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

In this blog, we'll discuss 50 exit interview questions that HRs should be asking in order to gather meaningful feedback and drive positive changes within the organization. With this information, HRs can work to create a more positive and supportive work environment for all employees. Then what? Then what? Whether or not 8.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Cynthia Perry had grand plans for her new career when she started working for a powerful global business leader. Perry wrote and released a viral resignation letter in which she portrays a toxic work environment in it. As a woman of color, she was subjected to a hostile work environment. Perry did everything she could to stay.

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Empuls

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's dynamic and fast-paced work environment, creating an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable speaking up, sharing their ideas, and taking calculated risks is more critical than ever.   Let's unlock the power of psychological safety at work and pave the way for a more collaborative and productive workplace.

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Empuls

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's dynamic and fast-paced work environment, creating an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable speaking up, sharing their ideas, and taking calculated risks is more critical than ever. Let's unlock the power of psychological safety at work and pave the way for a more collaborative and productive workplace.

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Empuls

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's dynamic and fast-paced work environment, creating an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable speaking up, sharing their ideas, and taking calculated risks is more critical than ever. Let's unlock the power of psychological safety at work and pave the way for a more collaborative and productive workplace.

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Empuls

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today's dynamic and fast-paced work environment, creating an atmosphere where employees feel comfortable speaking up, sharing their ideas, and taking calculated risks is more critical than ever. Let's unlock the power of psychological safety at work and pave the way for a more collaborative and productive workplace.

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Abel HR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is more crucial now than ever before, with work skill sets evolving non-stop. It’s hard to manage workforce diversity if the leadership doesn’t work to be faithful with it. Moreover, working together on such a project will be a great venue for your team to get to know one another better. Align Leadership.

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