Too often, people are confronted and confused by inappropriate behaviours, comments or acts that directly or indirectly offend, embarrass or ostracise them and leave them wondering why.
Too often, good people leave their organisations in distress not by choice.
Too often some leave for good. Tragically, Brodie Panlock is one of them.
There is no doubt that bullying in the workplace can lead to unprecedented trauma and tragedy. We have witnessed the irreversible consequences that led young, 19 year old Brodie Panlock to commit suicide. There are no words that do justice to the true and final loss for this girl and family.
And, now that Brodie’s Law make it officially illegal to “bully” in the Cyber or school ground as well as the workplace, one would deeply hope that others may be spared such grief and find greater happiness at work and play.
But it will take more than hope and a Law. It will take education and retraining of how people think and how they perceive, value and judge others especially in regards to areas such as diversity and inclusion.
There is current evidence suggesting that bullying is linked to lack education, understanding and awareness of diversity in relation to age, gender orientation, cultural beliefs or disability.
Too often, people are confronted and confused by inappropriate behaviours, comments or acts that directly or indirectly offend, embarrass or ostracise them, and they don’t know why it is happening. Too often, good people leave their organisations in distress not by choice.
It is no longer an option to be a bystander, bully or blinkered and say we didn’t know or understand the impact of words, actions or behaviours. The only option we have is to educate and have an uncompromising commitment to creating workplaces that mentally and physically safe.
The cost on human lives is often irreversible – especially for Brodie and her family.
The cost on businesses is often their hard earned reputation and integrity as well as huge loss of productivity, morale, and results. No business can afford either. No person needs to afford such insult.
Read more - How to Beat the Workplace Bully
Listen to SBS PodCast - How to Handle the Office Bully
www.rickynowak.com
Too often, good people leave their organisations in distress not by choice.
Too often some leave for good. Tragically, Brodie Panlock is one of them.
There is no doubt that bullying in the workplace can lead to unprecedented trauma and tragedy. We have witnessed the irreversible consequences that led young, 19 year old Brodie Panlock to commit suicide. There are no words that do justice to the true and final loss for this girl and family.
And, now that Brodie’s Law make it officially illegal to “bully” in the Cyber or school ground as well as the workplace, one would deeply hope that others may be spared such grief and find greater happiness at work and play.
But it will take more than hope and a Law. It will take education and retraining of how people think and how they perceive, value and judge others especially in regards to areas such as diversity and inclusion.
There is current evidence suggesting that bullying is linked to lack education, understanding and awareness of diversity in relation to age, gender orientation, cultural beliefs or disability.
Too often, people are confronted and confused by inappropriate behaviours, comments or acts that directly or indirectly offend, embarrass or ostracise them, and they don’t know why it is happening. Too often, good people leave their organisations in distress not by choice.
It is no longer an option to be a bystander, bully or blinkered and say we didn’t know or understand the impact of words, actions or behaviours. The only option we have is to educate and have an uncompromising commitment to creating workplaces that mentally and physically safe.
The cost on human lives is often irreversible – especially for Brodie and her family.
The cost on businesses is often their hard earned reputation and integrity as well as huge loss of productivity, morale, and results. No business can afford either. No person needs to afford such insult.
Read more - How to Beat the Workplace Bully
Listen to SBS PodCast - How to Handle the Office Bully
www.rickynowak.com
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