TIP 2203 - Standing Up To The Bully

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A friend confided that her co-worker was a bully, intimidating, and demeaning.

He used innuendos to put other people down. She spent most of her energy trying to stay out of his line of fire.

Dealing with harassment can be very difficult and unfortunately more than 1/3 of employees have experienced it or been impacted by it.

It can trigger a variety of stress-related illnesses, cause relationship difficulties, and upset productivity and engagement.

Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!     

Here Are Today's Tips For Building Resiliency During Bullying Prevention Month Using The Steps Of The Proactive Personal Response:

Number one tell the offender.

Number two document everything.

And number three if it continues, let your supervisor or designated officer know.

Educating around sexual harassment and developing strong policies and procedures to deter It, are the most effective means of minimizing its occurrence and impact.

It's not easy to stand up to a harasser, but use the policies and supports that you have available to help you to stand up to the bully.

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