May 22
Our golden rule is not to name the person as a bully. Name the deeds or omissions but don’t make judgement calls. In fact don’t call anyone names, ever
Start by asking questions regarding the policy and procedures of your workplace.
Even if you think you know the answer ask the question anyway. Why?
There is an obligation on you to maintain a healthy workplace plus the duty of good faith and a …
May 8
In our experience people who show bullying behaviour are doing it because they can and because they get away with it.
The person being bullied (the target) often keeps quiet and that is enabling the bully. It is not uncommon for the target to state that they are not interested in office politics and they just like to do their job.
On the website “About Careers,” they state the following: “Bullies target …
April 24
The examples given here are the examples we have experienced at work. Remember it constitutes bullying when it is unfair, is happening over a period of time and it is causing you harm:
Unfair treatment at work
Never a positive comment on your work
Not given all the information to do your work, therefore setting you up to fail
Constant moving goalposts
Accusations of being mentally disturbed
No credit where credit is due
Your views are ignored
Someone …
April 20
Here are some signs of a problem at work:
General employee unhappiness.
Negative atmosphere at work.
Poor work attendance of employees.
Poor feedback from employees on their managers.
Increased resignations.
Increased requests for short term holidays.
Increased requests for sick leave.
Employees attending work even when ill.
Employees showing a lack of motivation and commitment.
Employees shut down emotionally. One sign is affective blunting (not showing facial expression).
Employees complain about physical pain while doing their jobs, e.g. headaches, muscle pain, …
April 10
One-off incidents of bad behaviour. An example is when a colleague seems to step out of line and it is an once-off occasion.
When your employer asks you do to tasks that would be considered reasonable and you are trained to do it.
Positive and constructive feedback on your work performance and your employer is taking your explanation of events into consideration.
The outcome of an unsatisfactory performance appraisal when the rules of …
March 27
This is an example of what a written complaint should include:
date and salutation when using memo style
if the incident did not happen in the office, mention the location
“Today at x am/pm my work colleague/manager/supervisor called me e.g. ‘delusional’
I understand that (name the person) is experiencing deadlines and other work related stress. When an unqualified person makes unsubstantiated judgements about my character it is not only unacceptable, it is degrading, and …
March 13
Irrespective of whether you are the employee or the employer, it is good to be prepared to deliver and receive bad news regarding discrimination, harassment, violence or bullying at the workplace. John Sculley said: “Timing in life is everything.” My bit of wisdom is to make sure you train yourself for the unexpected that is the only way to prepare and to deal with work issues head on.
Thorough …
READ MOREFebruary 27
Relevant employment documents to keep in a folder
Create a file with the following documents in it. Review it on a regular basis to make sure you know your and your employer’s responsibilities and boundaries. You never know when you may need it to defend your position in the workplace.
9 Examples of important employment documents to keep
The advertisement regarding the position you are now holding, if you still have it. Keep …
READ MOREFebruary 13
Bullying at work is when one or more employees are persistently crossing boundaries as set out by various Acts for Employment and Health and Safety Act.
These behaviours (actions or omissions) must be unreasonable, and it must cause harm.
The test if it is unreasonable is the test that the courts use, that of a reasonable person, in the same circumstances.
Note: No one in the office has the right to psycho analyse …
READ MOREJanuary 12
Not observing the rules of Natural Justice is an area where most employers slip up. Often employees succeed in substantial payouts under the Employment Relations Act because the correct procedure has not been followed.
What does “Natural Justice” mean?
According to Wikipedia: “In English law, natural justice is technical terminology for the rule against bias (nemo iudex in causa sua) and the right to a fair hearing (audi alteram partem). While the term natural justice is often retained …
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