Is this happening in your workplace? The Workplace Bullying Project Team at Griffith University estimate that workplace bullying costs Australian business between $6 and $13 billion a year. However, the hidden cost is in the health of workers. They experience: Feelings of disconnection from and dislike of work Absenteeism, causing lower production outcomes and completion rates Lacking quality friendships at work Displaying high levels of emotion that indicate vulnerability a

"What we focus on grows and what we look for we will find." If we focus on creating positive, safe and respectful workplaces there is no room for bullying behaviours and culture. #workplace #bullying #positiveculture #happyworkplaces

It's difficult to understand why anyone would want to make another feel worthless. It can happen in a myriad of ways: Telling someone they’re stupid Being critical of someone’s work publicly Being impatient and doing someone’s work for them Domestic violence Putdowns I’d like to put out a challenge and ask people to add to this list. What has made you feel worthless at some point in your life? #bullying #help #resilience #dignity

Never share personal information on-line Never send emails or msgs when you're angry or emotional Never take explicit photos of yourself, no matter who asks Always be polite and respectful when communicating on-line Never share your password with anyone #bullying #prevention #safety

Do not respond Take a screen shot Block the contact/s from all your devices Tell an adult you trust immediately If you’re alone call Kid’s Helpline 1800 55 1800 Report the behaviour to the social media administrator Ensure that your accounts are on the highest privacy settings In the case of secretly recorded photos or videos, threats of violence or death, sexually explicit material or racial hate, contact the police. #bullying #online #help

Always remember, You are braver, stronger and smarter than you think Make a list of all your strengths Don't allow haters to take your personal power Even if you don't feel particularly confident, act as though you are Stay positive #bullying #online #resilience #confidence