Respectful Workplace Continuums
When I’m working in organizations I’m often asked if behaviours are crossing the line or if people are bullying others. …
Addressing Workplace Harassment & Violence is a High Priority
In 2017 the Ontario Ministry of Labour shared their top 10 list of health and safety violations - violence and…
Unresolved Workplace Conflict in Top 5 as Cause of Bullying Behaviours.
Bullying behaviours can be prevalent in our workplaces and is a serious issue that costs corporations significantly in lost time…
Can Conflict be part of a Healthy Organization?
Working with conflict in organizations I often hear the phrases; Disrespect in the Workplace, Bullying and Harassment and Stress Leave.…
Reducing the Risk of Workplace Incidents
Harassment is now identified as a workplace hazard according to Alberta’s updated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Employers have…
Support in the Aftermath
Critical incidents in the workplace can happen quickly or escalate over a long period of time before they erupt. These…
Gratitude for 2018 Workplaces
In a recent newsletter from a colleague of mine there was a reminder that gratitude is a powerful mindset that…
Managing Workplace Bullying
I have been involved in many conversations of late regarding the issue of managing workplace bullying. A luncheon sponsored by…
Learning from Conflict
Being involved in conflict situations provides each of us with profound learning opportunities. We might not see that in the…
Who is to Blame in Conflict?
I’ve been struggling with the concepts of blame, accountability and wanting others to take responsibility. What’s the connection? Accountability and…