{"id":1239,"date":"2017-03-17T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T09:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydoorsign.com\/blog\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2025-03-04T05:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T10:18:50","slug":"workplace-bullying-toolkit-helps-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydoorsign.com/blog\/workplace-bullying-toolkit-helps-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace bullying: a new toolkit helps workers identify and cope"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new resource out of British Columbia provides employees with regulations on workplace bullying, a handy reference for workers everywhere on how to identify and cope with bullying among coworkers, bosses, and colleagues. Replete with fact sheets, checklists, a handbook, posters, and sample presentations, the bullying and harassment prevention toolkit was prepared by British Columbia’s occupational safety-health department, called WorkSafeBC, in advance of new workplace regulations being enforced beginning on November 1.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, WorkSafeBC adopted three new policies on bullying and harassment in the workplace. The policies\u2019 goal is to define workers\u2019 and supervisors\u2019 responsibilities regarding harassment; for instance, employers in British Columbia must provide an anti-bullying policy in addition to adopting preventative measures against harassment. Employers are also required to equip workers with a means of reporting and complaining about office harassment.<\/p>\n

The toolkit is a well-stocked resource for employees and employers beyond British Columbia who combat workplace bullying. In addition to posters used to promote a friendly atmosphere\u2014such as a collection of four available in different sizes(one reads, \u201cBullying and harassment are not tolerated. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy workplace\u201d), the toolkit also has in-depth training materials, from checklists to videos, targeted at small businesses, employers, and employees. The material is even available in other languages.<\/p>\n

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The new toolkit is a great resource for both employees and supervisors. From Walter Rumsby<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

But what does the term \u201cworkplace bullying\u201d really mean?\u00a0 According to the WorkSafeBC, workplace bullying and harassment includes \u201cverbal aggression, personal attacks, and other intimidating or humiliating behaviors.\u201d If it isn’t addressed and rooted out, \u201cit can lead to lost productivity, anxiety and, occasionally, suicidal thoughts or actions.” Whether on the part of a supervisor, co-worker, client, colleague, or employer, workers of all stripes can recognize the following as workplace bullying:<\/p>\n