TEAM MEMO
To: All
From: Erin Spencer, Labour Relations Analyst
Date: November 20, 2009
Re: Bullying & Psychological Harassment Survey
November 15-22 was Bullying Awareness Week in Canada.
Some facts:
· Workplace bullying is a serious problem affecting thousands of organizations; no workplace is immune, including MTS Allstream.
· Effects of bullying behaviour can negatively impact the mental and physical health of the individual being targeted, as well as the profitability of the organization.
· A 2007 study of American workers found that 37% reported being bullied at work, and 12% have witnessed bullying at work[1].
Raising awareness of the serious consequences and harmful effects of bullying is an integral part of resolving the problem, and
We are pleased to announce that a number of TEAM’s recommendations regarding bullying in the workplace have been implemented in the latest revision of the Company’s Respectful Workplace Policy.
To further promote awareness and demonstrate the need for legislation to protect workers from bullying
We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey.
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[1] WBI & Zogby International (2007). U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey.
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