ANTI-BULLYING DAY PINK SHIRT DAY February 25, 2015.

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ANTI-BULLYING DAY PINK SHIRT DAY February 25, 2015

Transcript of ANTI-BULLYING DAY PINK SHIRT DAY February 25, 2015.

ANTI-BULLYING DAY

PINK SHIRT DAY

February 25, 2015

PINK SHIRT DAY

STARTED IN CANADA!

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.

MAKE YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT A

BULLY FREE ZONE!

ANTI-BULLYING DAY

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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