bullying
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That ‘Compliment’ Might Actually Be Offensive
Compliments (usually) feel good. They can reflect appreciation and value, help build and boost self-esteem, encourage positive behaviour, and help create a positive environment. However, even if a compliment is well-intentioned, it can easily fall flat. On the extreme end, it also has the potential to cross lines in the workplace or on a date…
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Being a Co-Worker
Everyone hates the people they work with*: 90% of Americans report having an annoying co-worker, and nearly 60% of us have considered leaving, or have actually left, their jobs because of an annoying co-worker.
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Workplace Bullying: Why Most People Do Nothing When They Witness It and How to Take Action
Imagine that you are at work, and you witness a colleague repeatedly bullying another colleague. What would you do? While many of us like to think that we would interfere to stop it, surveys show that most employees who witness bullying situations, known as bystanders, do not respond in ways that would help the victim.…
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What’s Your Best Advice for Dealing With Bullies?
The other night over dinner, my son was telling us about a friend of his who was being bullied in school. He’s a super nice 13-year-old, but very shy, and at a new school, so he’s without his posse from last year. A classmate picked up on his awkwardness with that weird weakness-radar that bullies…