Category: Business

Workplace bullying can be defined as repeatedly and intentionally causing pain to another employee through abusive behavior that causes them emotional harm. According to the Workplace Bullying and Trauma Institute (WBTI), workplace bullying is, “a systematic campaign of interpersonal destruction that jeopardizes your health, your career, the job you once loved. Bullying is a non-physical, […]

A cycle of blame can hurt any workplace environment, therefore, fostering a culture of accountability in the workplace is needed. In fact, according to an article published by the Harvard Business Review, “A deep set of research shows that people who blame others for their mistakes lose status, learn less, and perform worse relative to […]

A growing amount of research is beginning to look at the benefits of taking breaks and promoting positive health habits at work. Sedentary behavior is on the rise and especially affects those working in an office setting. Additionally, there is mixed research regarding types of breaks at work and their benefits. This paper will explore, […]

With winter lingering and our days being cut shorter, it is important to take care of ourselves to avoid burnout and exhaustion. Below are some tips that serve us as a reminder to take care of ourselves. ● Sleep – Many of us don’t get enough sleep at night. Make it a habit to disconnect […]

These past few months, we have been working on a lot of team building programs to rebuild trust, collaboration, and teamwork. We used a series of tools from guided questions to activities. The most critical part of the sessions is when participants share about how workplace drama has broken down their trust and ability to […]

The first thing we need to establish is that workplace bullying creates a toxic environment. It impacts your employees, your productivity, and your bottom line. More so, it will impact morale, create a hostile working environment, and can be very costly to the organization if not addressed. Workplace bullying is defined as: “using your power […]

Preventing workplace bullying is key to detoxifying your organization and creating a safe place to work. When employees feel safe and accepted, they provide results and hit their goals. So how can we prevent workplace bullying? It all comes down to leadership. Below are some strategies to help prevent a toxic environment to avoid any […]