Workplace Bullying and Workplace Conflict: The Difference Matters!

This article highlights the significance of recognizing the difference between bullying and conflict, as each calls for a distinct course of action. If we can get this right, we can resolve millions of cases yearly! We can prevent it more efficiently, intervene more effectively, and expedite the restoration, repair, and recovery due to the validation...

Witnesses of Workplace Bullying Need Help!

by Linda Crockett, MSW, RSW, SEP, CCPA, founder of the Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying Resources Employees who are targeted by a bully at work, report that their witnesses did not come forward despite their promises, ethics, oath to report abuse, company policies, and legislation. This includes leaders and staff. Yet bystanders are vital to...

Are You Bullied at Work Because of an ADHD Diagnosis?

Employers should not that derogatory comments are a violation of employees human rights and can become a case of harassment, bullying and/or discrimination. Anyone experiencing this type of behaviour should commit to documenting what is happening. Also, see your doctor and a workplace specialist who can help you. Below are some links and resources that...

The Million Dollar Question: Why Me?

Article written by Linda Crockett founder of the Workplace Bullying Resource Centre (instituteofworkplacebullyingresources.ca) and co-author, Janice Gilligan White, founder of The Empowered Employee. Hundreds of thousands ‘Volunteers, Students, Employees’ targeted by bullies in their organization ask the question, “why me”? Whenever someone experiences a shock or trauma, people try to make sense of these confusing...