1. ANTI-BULLYING DAY PINK SHIRT DAY February 25, 2015

2. PINK SHIRT DAY STARTED IN CANADA!

3. BULLYING INCLUDES >Spreading false accusations which results in a person being ostracized. >Criticism, isolation, exclusion, humiliation, destructive gossip. >Abusive, belittling, or intimidating phone calls and emails. >Nasty practical jokes. >Deliberate and unreasonable isolation or exclusion from work discussions, communications, and activities.

4. BULLYING IS NOT… >Having a different opinion >Rudeness >Reasonable actions taken by an employer or supervisor in managing the workplace

5. >Bullying is a major issue in schools, workplaces, homes and over the internet. >Up to 40% of Canadians have experienced bullying. >According to studies, 21 to 46% of nurses have experienced or witnessed bullying.

6. IMPACT OF BULLYING >Can affect the health of individuals, their co-workers, and their family. >Can result in symptoms such as burnout, increased stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, absenteeism and physical injury. >Can reduce team communication, job satisfaction, morale, motivation and affect patient care.

7. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR WORKPLACE >Know your employer’s respectful workplace policy, and follow it. >Model respectful, professional behaviour. >If you witness bullying, report it to your supervisor and contact a BCNU Steward.

8. MAKE YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT A BULLY FREE ZONE!

9. ANTI-BULLYING DAY FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Presented by: Presenter Name