Valuable Resource for Curbing Workplace Harassment

I have written several times making the connection between workplace harassment, usually the result of toxic managers, and high employee stress levels that undermine productivity, at both organizational and macroeconomic levels.

Naturally, the question from a business leader who cares about fostering a productive workplace culture is, What do I do about it?

Beverly Peterson has got you covered. She runs a website you should really check out called NoJobIsWorthThis.com. Peterson explained why she created the site and what it offers in an email to us:

My online documentary is offered free to the public ... and features several videos about abusive bosses and has tons of resources for victims, HR Reps interested in creating policy, etc. I survived a vicious boss who played havoc with my career, health, and forced me to leave my job so the Blog section even includes a playlist of music to help you through the tough days. That's also why I wanted this project to be available online for all to use.

Peterson, whose documentaries have appeared on HBO, PBS, and The Sundance Channel, does the best job I've seen of putting faces behind this issue – which is easy to wrap your head around on paper, looking at the employee engagement research, but very difficult to tackle in the real world.

What policies or practices do you have in place in your organization to prevent workplace bullying?

Comments for Valuable Resource for Curbing Workplace Harassment

Friday, March 19, 2010 by JOIE BOSTWICK:: Thank you for featuring Jodie in your March 17th article. Jodie is my niece and we miss her terribly. In her memory we are working to pass legislation against workplace psychological harassment/bullying. It is great to read your viewpoint. Sincerely, Joie Bostwick
Friday, March 19, 2010 by Mark:: It's nice to hear from you, Joie -- thanks for taking the time to write and share your perspective. Best of luck to you in getting that legislation passed. I'm with you in thinking that it's long overdue.
Sunday, May 8, 2011 by Diana Whitaker:: Workplace Violence happens everywhere. We need to know that the nursing profession, has a lot of bullies. The behavior if rooted from jealousy, ego driven, self-esteem issues, and doctors, and nurses that want to eat their young. A woman is not subservant, or inferior to a older nurse, or a doctor. She needs guidance, encouragement, and support from co-workers. I have ben through eleven years of bullying from sabataging my patients' intravenous drips to being slapped, and physically assaulted by a senior nurse.
We have to hold nurse managers, and hospitals accountable, and change the attittude that women are inferior. There are lot of great nurse in our country, yet watch out for the bullies, because it may cost your life.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by Mark:: You bring up some great points, Diana. I'm sorry hear about those experiences. It is despicable that that is the norm in some settings.