Stop Hurt at Work

Today, Rachael Maskell MP presented her Ten Minute Rule Motion outlining the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill. This is a huge step forward, but there is still a long way to go. We are so proud to be supporting Rachael through the Stop Hurt at Work campaign. #BacktheBullyingBill

Personal experience showed our founder, Nicki Eyre FRSA how workplace bullying and harassment can shatter confidence. You are not alone. Your future is still bright. Learn to heal and grow with our on demand e-learning program, available on a pay as you are able basis. Take control of your journey forward. https://lnkd.in/eJciWcV9

"A prominent Swedish businesswoman has been accused of creating a climate of “psychological terror” in her workplace, as several staff have come forward to accuse her of bullying. Matilda Djerf, a Forbes 30 under 30 honouree and founder of inclusive fashion brand Djerf Avenue, is alleged to have regularly yelled at her employees, forced one to scrub her personal toilet, and made fatphobic comments. Employees say that despite the company’s inclusive branding, staff members from diverse backgrounds were exploited for use on social media channels.

How to help the Rudolph in your workplace this Christmas (but only if you have the kudos of Santa!! 🎅 🎵 All of the other reindeer  🎵Used to laugh and call him names 🎵They never let poor Rudolph 🎵Join in any reindeer games "It’s clear here that Rudolph was a victim of workplace incivility. He experienced both bullying (name calling) and exclusion (being left out of informal workplace socialization activities)."

❓ Struggling to move on from workplace bullying or harassment? 🕊️You deserve to heal and feel peace. 🛠️ Our course offers you the tools that you need. 💓Start your path to recovery today. https://lnkd.in/eJciWcV9

✴️DATE EXTENDED TO 31 DECEMBER 2024!✴️ Are you an INVESTIGATOR? Have you conducted formal investigations into workplace bullying and harassment allegations in the LAST 3 YEARS? We are interested in understanding what investigators into allegations of workplace bullying do that help or hinder the process and the levels of stress involved for investigators. We’re also exploring the role and impact of the organisation when instructing or commissioning the investigation. We invite you to complete this short survey to help us understand your experiences if you are involved in conducting investigations, whether as a manager/senior executive, external investigator or lawyer. It should only take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and all replies will be anonymous and confidential. The survey will be open from 31 October to 31 December 2024. Please note that it is NOT designed to be answered by anyone who has reported, witnessed or been accused of workplace bullying or harassment. Follow the link to access the survey: https://lnkd.in/ev4pEFcW We really appreciate your support. Thank you. Pat Ferris Conduct Change

Workplace bullying or harassment complaint made. Investigation over. Outcome communicated. Case closed. It may be over for the investigator, HR, lawyer, BUT that's not where the hurt ends. If you need help to restart after experiencing workplace bullying or harassment, the on-demand Moving On from Workplace Bullying program can help (Link in Comments). The emotional impact of workplace bullying often lasts for considerably longer than the experience itself and can continue to have a detrimental effect on health, emotional wellbeing, home life and work performance without support to move forward. This program supports you as an individual to move on after experiencing bullying in the workplace through rebuilding confidence and resilience, and supporting you to step back into your own power. Please note that this is NOT a replacement for clinical or medical intervention, and if you are seeing a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist, we recommend that you seek their advice before starting this program. Pay as you are able We recognise that not everyone can afford the full fee so we allow you to choose the option that works for you, and trust that you will only take a sponsored place if you really need it. All fees paid will help support campaigning work, and the Supporter fee also contributes towards further sponsored places. You are not alone. We are here to help. #StopHurtAtWork

Collaboration is absolutely key when you're working on changing mindsets and encouraging businesses to make changes that will help prevent workplace bullying and harassment. That's why we're delighted that Nicki Eyre FRSA, Director of Conduct Change, is working alongside Tina Chander, Head of Employment Law at Wright Hassall LLP to deliver awareness training - an key part of the solution. Using their combined experience, they will be guiding you through both the legal and emotional aspects of workplace bullying and harassment. ❗ Wright Hassall LLP's nationally representative survey of 1,000 UK employees found that over half of UK employees and 60% of women have left or considered leaving a job because of bullying behaviour from a manager or colleague. ❗They also discovered that of those who had experienced workplace bullying a staggering 7 in 10 (72%) didn’t report it. ❗Of those who did report it almost half (46%) found it was ignored, dismissed or the situation was made worse. ❗Their survey also discovered that over one in three people don’t think their workplace is a place where they can speak up against workplace bullying, and 7 in 10 haven't received any training on bullying, harassment, and discrimination. ❗32% of people say their workplace bullying policy is non-existent or they don’t know about it. This is just a snapshot of some of their findings, all of which show that there is so much more to be done. Don't delay, book your training today! Contact us on either employment@wrighthassall.co.uk OR nicki@conductchange.co.uk

People Management magazine have published an article about the Viral TikToker, US-based comedian Calimar White, who confronts bosses with employees’ complaints. It feels a little like fighting fire with fire, so what drives workers to take this approach? Here are some of Nicki Eyre FRSA's thoughts from the article: "Are employers encouraging workers to speak up? ...Nicki Eyre FRSA, founder and managing director of Conduct Change, believes that organisations are not doing enough to empower workers to voice their concerns. She tells People Management: “Many organisations have implemented ‘speak up’ campaigns, particularly for reporting bullying and harassment in their workplaces, without doing the work needed on the culture to make it psychologically safe for their employees to actually raise their concerns without fear of retaliation.  “Policies may say one thing but if the culture demonstrates that speaking up leads to humiliation, victimisation, ill health and the loss of your job, then no one will want to put their head above the parapet.” “Employees want to be heard, respected and valued – when they’re not, they are resorting to online, often anonymous and potentially damaging, commentary,” says Eyre."