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May 20, 2008 | Volume 2 | Number 3
In this issue – Workplace bullying, healthy workplace facts, case examples and more.
Bullying by Any Other Name
Call it bullying, mobbing, social undermining, psychological harassment or emotional abuse, this form of persistent interpersonal workplace aggression is a counterproductive pattern of behavior that can escalate if unchecked. While bullying obviously damages those directly targeted, it can also lead to a culture that undercuts the bottom line.
By the Numbers: A Psychologically Healthy Workplace Fact Sheet
Whether making the business case to key stakeholders, putting together a presentation or looking for high-impact statistics to include in your organization’s communications, reliable information about healthy workplace issues and practices is hard to come by. We’ve compiled some of the facts you need in your back pocket.
Pulling Together to Ensure Success
As a non-profit insurance company, Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples de Puerto Rico (CSM) makes every effort to provide an extraordinary work environment that promotes the personal, professional and financial well-being of employees, as well as the social and cultural growth of Puerto Rico. For 45 years, CSM's focus on human dignity has remained a valued source of direction.
Tuning In to Teamwork
For more than ten years, the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has used planning and improvement teams to accomplish goals. This team approach has been so successful that it is now ingrained in the organizational culture. Employees at AETN budget together, plan together and even celebrate together.
Building Opportunities
Created in 2000 to provide job training to formerly homeless women, Women in Construction Company (WiCC) expanded its mission and grew to a full-service construction company. WiCC offers opportunities to unskilled, low-income individuals with little or no previous experience in construction. Many WiCC employees faced homelessness, domestic violence, poverty and racism, but this small non-profit creates a supportive work environment where employees can excel.
Hot Off the Press
Review the latest research and news related to the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program goals of employee health and well-being and organizational performance.
Upcoming Events
Find conferences and other events to help you build a healthy and productive work environment. Events come from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, human resources, health promotion and employee benefits.