Within this page:
Canadian Links to resources on workplace bullying
Worldwide Links to resources on workplace bullying
Canadian Links
Work Life Canada
From the Work Life administrators: 'Just wanted to let you know that we are currently engaged in a research project to explore the experience of returning to work after a stress-related leave (which includes bullying).' Well we all need as much support as possible at that time so let us hope their research gives some practical 'dos' and 'don'ts' to handle the return to employment.
The site is run by the Centre for Families, Work & Well-Being at the University of Guelph
CEIU
This site somehow got lost from our list of links. CEIU stands for Canada Employment and Immigration Union, and their page on bullying is comprehensive and includes worldwide sources and resources. They are kind enough to link to our site and we are happy to return the favour (again, at last...).
Recommended - section on bullying is in there somewhere we think.....
CEIU pages on workplace bullying
Mobbing.ca
Here is a newish site which gets better and better all the time (also a great piece of web design using less than 10 mb). It includes:
Inspirational Stories and Quotes
Mobbing Survival 101
Books and Book Reviews
Cartoon of the Day
Alter Egos
And a piece from the late John Peel's show with an interview with a target.
Recommended.
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety
A good introduction from a respected source. This article covers examples of bullying, effects on the organization, effects on individuals, and more. There are also two sections on what to do next, both for employers and targets.A recommended resource and a good introduction to the subject for an un-healthy workplace.
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety
Health Canada
Some excellent resource material in both document and PDF format; one section is even ready to present in overhead format. Why is this site's content (from the government no less) not presented at every workplace? (We will add the PDFs as directly downloadable files later: for now visit the link below - the two presentation files are the first two in the list - others are worth examining too.)
One of especial interest is one on promoting fairness in the family - family dynamics are surely the source of many bullies and bullied.....
Health Canada's page of resources on building a healthy workplace
Quebec Legislation
The famous Quebec legislation including bullying in the range of unacceptable practices at work, this is a direct link to the legal document (and it is in English; a French version is available at the main site.)
The famous Quebec legislation, implemented in July 2004.
Two BC specific resources - though most provinces have an equivalent
Personal Information Protection Act
to your links, which contains information about PIPA, BC's Personal Information Protection Act and the Employment Standards Branch website'
BC Employment Standards Branch
Workplace Violence
Though very much from the employer/ bottom-line perspective this site does contain some valuable tips, especially as targets will often have to convince employers of the necessity for action, for reasons other than the moral right and wrong of the matter:
Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence
While this new section at the same site is really bringing 'bullying' up to date for managers and personnel: recommended!
From Words to weapons: Bullying and Intimidation
Worldwide Links
This does not pretend to be a complete list of all the sites around the world we know or would recommend. To offer such a list would be overwhelming.
We suggest that if you pursue the links we have selected here and then follow the links each of these sites will in turn provide you will quickly find the information you require for your situation.
New additions are here at the head of the page:
New from the UK - Communicating Effectively in the Workplace
Every workplace at some point has to resolve struggles, disputes, and above all cope with change. This resource from the UK helps with the tools needed in a variety of scenarios.
Effective Workplace Communication
Overcome Bullying and the Speak Out System
This from the founders of this new resource:
We are very excited about an innovative online service we and our partners are making available. It is called "Speak Out" and it lets students or employees make reports about bullying incidents from the safety of their own home over the internet. This system is being used with great success and has been enthusiastically received.
Victims of bullying have suffered for too long without a voice. Speak Out gives them that voice. Our goal is to overcome bullying in schools, in workplaces and in the lives of individuals everywhere. Speak Out is a powerful tool to effectively deal with bullying that is long overdue and desperately needed. We want to see Speak Out available in every school and workplace, but to do that we sincerely need and appreciate your help.
I would like to ask for your support in getting the word out about OvercomeBullying.org and the Speak Out system.
jfo or Just Fight On
Now the major site in the UK with links to everything, workshops, national conferences, industry/ employer specific pages ('British Airways support' for example) and much more. One page (a good idea) gives quick links to member sites (one being us at No Bully For Me).
They have recently established a full time base called the Centre Against Workplace Bullying, based in Slough. They can be reached via their site and by phone at 01753 610536. Highly recommended.
'Real life lessons you need to survive': Harassment 101
A new site covering harassment in all its forms this site will be one to watch as it continues to expand.
Different approach on the topic by 'The Scary Guy'
A blend of boot camp and WWF, The Scary Guy uses strength in all its forms to promote and develop good behaviour....."
This linked site includes links to interviews:
Workplace Bullying resource by Andy Ellis
From the UK is this well established site created by Andy Ellis: "My thesis written whilst reading Industrial relations and Labour Law at Ruskin College, Oxford gives a more significant account of the problem from the perspective of the employee...."
The site includes links to two listservers:
research, Trade Union links, case law (UK focussed) and more
BBClic
From the UK is this site which is very trendy (lots of cartoons and Flash effects) designed for teenagers but of interest to adults in the workplace too. The 'gangsta' slang is a bit much but the intentions are good....
Tim Field: Bully On Line
We have to start with the site that has saved lives. Tim Field was bullied out of his job in England and having done some research started a website, Bully On Line, which has grown to be the best, most informed, as well as the most compassionate and human resource concerning bullying in the workplace.
His main site is here, with, we think, about 450 pages of information:
and the lifesaving page linking health symptoms and experiencing bullying behaviour at work is here:
At least one of our members (Stephen) had no idea that his odd but huge selection of health problems were related to his treatment at work, until he found these two lists and (sadly) but with relief found that he could put a checkmark (tick) beside almost each one.
Andrea Adams Trust
The Andrea Adams Trust in the UK is the only full time charity devoted to workplace bullying. Their site contains some excellent material, though of course rules, regulations and laws are specific to the UK, or rather England.
Also at their site is this four page factsheet on bullying, and especially useful are the sections on judging when to stay and when to just get out, and the ten steps to take once you have become a target. It's available as a PDF near the foot of the page linked to here:
Andrea Adams Trust four page factsheet on workplace bullying.
Drs. Gary and Ruth Namie
Based in the United States is this site, 'The Workplace Bullying and Trauma Institute' and 'Bullybusters', run by the excellent Drs. Namie. Once again, personal experience lead to their interest; Gary Namie became involved when Ruth Namie was bullied out of her job. They both travel tirelessly with dozens of media appearances every year. They have recently updated their site which is now even easier to use, and includes some Canadian links.
Work Trauma
This is WorkTrauma, the South African based site:
DAWN
This is DAWN: Dignity At Work Now, a UK based group, which both supports targets, and campaigns for legal and other remedies:
My Toxic Boss
Here is My Toxic Boss, another good resource, with international links:
Chauncey Hare
Chauncey Hare has some interesting perspectives on workplace bullying and its effects. This is partly from a family therapy perspective, seeing the workplace as a dysfunctional family......