Updated 3/31/18, 3/9/2020
HTDigest Stories of the Workplace
Issue #5




Bullied Kindergarten Teacher Awarded $100k
Radionz.co.nz
After making a written complaint about bullying manager, a teacher was placed on leave. while an investigation was conducted. The complaint was upheld. Read more…
WORKPLACE MORALE
6 Life-Affirming Ways to Lift Your Morale When Things are Melting Down Around You
www.theladders.com . Ladders . Monica Torres
Although this article is directed at managers and influencers in the workplace, there are several key points we can all use to address the work-related chaos and “crazy” that occurs, such as “lead yourself”. Read more…
A Third Of Workers Have A Coworker Who Makes Them Want To Quit
www.theladders.com . Ladders . Jane Burnett
Envy your peers with the tech company jobs? According to the article, more than 30% of male or female workers surveyed indicated they wished to change jobs because of coworker’s behavior. You are not alone! Read more…
“Trump Effect” Hits Workplace Morale: HR, Leadership Experts
www.nbcdfw.com . NBC
Reports of difficult and unethical behavior in the office have increased, according to a recent April 2017 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute. Read more…
Former adjutant general employee alleges harassment
The Garden City Telegram
Michaela Divoll, a former Kansas Adjutant General Department employee, alleges she faced more than two years of workplace harassment. Read more…
How AI could fight sexual harassment at the workplace
newyorkpost.com . New York Post . John Brandon
Artificial Intelligence can already monitor and analyze worker’s emails when using corporate services or company supported apps. Did you know that AI can be a reporting tool to analyze the content for sexually explicit messages and content. Read more …

- 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 GuideAdvocating 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 WorkplaceYou 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… Read more: Game Plan: Facilitating In the Workplace
- How Movies Help Identify Workplace BullyingMovies 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 AggressionsMicroaggressions 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.

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