Bullying in the Workplace

Understand the signs and effects of bullying, and take action to prevent it.

Single seat:: $49.00 ^*

Format:: e-Course

Language:: English/French

Duration:: 1 hour

Access:

Single Seat (90 days access from date of purchase)

Group Training (multi-seat) (1 year access from date of purchase)

Description

Bullying is defined as a repeated, persistent and continuous behavior, as opposed to a single negative act. Generally, perceiving a power imbalance between the victim and the perpetrator, the victim feels inferior whether this imbalance is there or not.

Although other types of violence receive more media attention, workplace bullying is of great importance and can affect many people.

Topics include:

Defining bullying
Effects of bullying
Preventing bullying
Recognizing and removing the risks
Specific control strategies
Putting the knowledge to work

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

Understand the effects of bullying in the workplace, on the organization and on its workers
Recognize the signs of bullying and why it happens
Identify the roles of the employers, managers, supervisors and employees in recognizing and preventing bullying
Use tools to assist the victim, co-workers, supervisors and the employer to recognize, assess and control bullying in the workplace

This course was developed in collaboration with the Public Services Health and Safety Association.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health and safety committee members, managers, supervisors and workers.

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Method

This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.