Stories of the Workplace
HTDIGEST | Issue February 12, 2016

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Infographic “Confronting the Workplace Bully”
The content addresses workplace bullying, highlighting its reality and offering strategies to cope with its effects. ◾
Amplifying a Colleague’s Visibility in the Workplace, a Guide
Advocating for a colleague’s visibility in meetings involves strategies like redirection and mirroring to ensure their contributions are recognized. By reinforcing differing views as valuable and creating a supportive atmosphere, you can enhance inclusivity. Building confidence through solidarity fosters a respectful environment where all voices are acknowledged and valued.
Game Plan: Facilitating In the Workplace
You are responsible for hosting a meeting, a learning event – whether live, in person, or virtual-live event – as the lead or a co-host. What steps can you take to improve the process for delivering the event and achieving the session goals for the attendees? Professional Preparation and Consistency Small adjustments to how you…
How Movies Help Identify Workplace Bullying
Movies effectively highlight and address workplace bullying by showcasing relatable depictions of incivility and harassment. They serve as tools for identifying misconduct, analyzing tactics, and fostering discussions on respect and equity. Films like Nine to Five and Hidden Figures inspire resilience, offering insights for addressing real-world workplace issues.
The Active Advocate, Strategies for Addressing Workplace Aggressions
Microaggressions in the workplace must be addressed to prevent them from becoming normalized. Advocating for a respectful environment involves taking responsibility to act, communicating directly with the perpetrator, establishing action plans, supporting the affected individual, and breaking the silence around these behaviors to foster inclusiveness and respect for all employees.
Navigating Workplace Social Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to this essential guide on workplace social health. As you progress in your career, you will find that the professional environment is more than just tasks and deliverables; it is a complex web of interpersonal relationships. This guide’s goal is to equip you with the skills to transform confusing social friction into recognizable behaviors…
Understanding Workplace Bullying: A Strategic Approach
Workplace bullying is a severe issue, often overlooked as mere personality clashes, yet it harms productivity and health. Over 50% of bullies are bosses, creating a power imbalance. Additionally, older employees are frequent targets. The financial and human costs are staggering, emphasizing the need for strategic responses and cultural change to combat incivility effectively.

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