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Is the workplace bullying ethical bystander doomed?

Is the workplace bullying ethical bystander doomed?

Ethical bystanders are promoted as a solution to workplace bullying. If bystanders stand up, then the bully is pushed down or suppressed. However, is this realistic of what we are likely to see? Is the ethical bystander a real possibility or is it doomed to failure?...

R U ok? Day

R U ok? Day

Earlier this week, we started off with World Suicide Prevention Day. Employees who are bullied in the workplace are twice as likely to be considering suicide. Today is RU OK Day. This simple question asks us to consider how we might be able to help someone in trouble...

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day Workplace bullying has been identified as a precursor to suicidal thoughts. In a seven year study of more than 1800 participants, bullied employees were twice as likely to be considering ending their lives compared to those who...

Workplace bullying injury – it’s an epic workplace failure

Workplace bullying injury – it’s an epic workplace failure

Workplace bullying injury is an epic workplace failure. It's the equivalent of leaving the guard of a piece of machinery, not for a minute or two, but months. Why? Because by the time you have arrived at the injury awareness point, you have ignored all the sign posts,...

Are you the ethical employer that bullying injury ends with?

Are you the ethical employer that bullying injury ends with?

Workplace bullying injury is hard to see. Mental health injury doesn't show itself through x-rays or ultrasounds. When employees are injured from bullying, it is often hidden and relegated to appear after working hours because of the target's perceived shame and...

A case study in workplace bullying legislation abuse

A case study in workplace bullying legislation abuse

Let’s be honest, the term bullying, and the relevant anti-bullying legislation, can be used and abused. A key question is how often, which is up for debate and will vary depending on the perceptions each individual brings to the table. The Fair Work Commission...

Bullying and fatigue at SA hospitals cost $20 million

Bullying and fatigue at SA hospitals cost $20 million

Do you know how much workplace bullying and mentally unhealthy workplaces is costing your workplace or industry? According to a recent submission to the recent state government inquiry, bullying, harassment and fatigue at South Australian hospitals has cost taxpayers...

About Michael

Michael Plowright is the founder of Working Well Together. Led by a profound belief that people should live happy, productive lives both in and out of the workplace, he supports companies and organisations that are resolute about preventing and managing workplace bullying.

Michael started Working Well Together because he saw that despite workplace bullying undoubtedly being a serious issue, many workplaces are ill-equipped to prevent or manage it. Managers and HR and OH&S staff often don’t have the time or skills, or find that the systems they have in place are too broad and generic to deal with what is a very particular issue.

Michael has over 15 years’ experience in leadership and management in the not-for-profit sector, successfully leading teams at both strategic and operational levels. He has experienced first-hand the challenges of managing staff with difficult behaviours like bullying, and knows what it’s like to be in the centre of a human storm. His extensive experience managing office behaviours, providing support to targets of workplace bullying, and rebuilding teams affected by it, forms the foundation of Working Well Together. This, together with his specialist, up-to-date knowledge of workplace bullying and legislation, allows him to help companies and organisations so they can focus on their core purpose and keeping their clients happy, and so that employees can go home safe and well at the end of each day.

Are you interested in learning more about Michael? Click here to get in touch, or connect on LinkedIn.

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