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Random Acts of Recognition for Staff

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A friend of  mine was telling me about her Y gen son who had returned home bursting to tell me about the unexpected gifts of recognition his employer had given to their small team. The segment was introduced by explaining specifically the top 10 things they needed to do in store to increase sales. Then they were given gifts “to help them do their jobs better.”  At the end of the gift giving a massive “motivation gauntlet” was thrown down. As an avid exerciser who “gets up to jog at 3am” ...

Father Chris Riley Joins the Gaming Lobby

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Today the SMH reports that Father Chris Riley, western youth worker, has dipped into the gaming lobby debate in support of the Clubs. He believes the most effective way to treat problem gambling is through counselling and education and not through mandatory pre-commitment and restricting bet size. A new flyer being distributed in NSW, QLD and Vic will feature Father Chris Riley and his statement. Read more here.  Blayne Webb, Director, Barringtons

Jail terms for workplace and cyber bullying

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John Ferguson from The Australian reported on 29 Nov that there is high level government support for jail terms for workplace and cyber bullying. There is support for extending the provisions of Victoria’s Brodie’s Law nationally, in effect making bullying a criminal offence. Victorian Attorney-General Robert Clark and Federal Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten are behind the push. The Victorian Crimes Act offence of stalking was amended this year to cover serious bullying and that ...

Workplace Bullying Code Under Fire

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Kelly Burke in today’s SMH has reported that the draft Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying code has provoked substantial comment from bullying experts. The comments include: does not go far enough in defining the myriad types of bullying behaviour in some cases failure to distinguish between overt and covert bullying behaviours  leaves the employer unfairly exposed to accusations of inaction an employer could potentially be open to litigation because they failed to ...

US News - 7 Ways You Can Put an End to Workplace Bullying

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Business Management Daily (11/22/11) Anderson, Megan L. There are a number of actions that organizations can undertake to prevent workplace bullying, which can have serious consequences for both companies and their employees. The first steps are to adopt and to enforce a strict anti-bullying policy that includes reporting and response procedures similar to those use to combat harassment. Companies can also take steps to avoid hiring bullies in the first place by including potential peers and ...
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