2016 workplace bullying roundtable - Project Millie

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D I D YOU K NO W? 53% 72% 72% 61% 38%

of Canadians THINK BULLYING IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM in the workplace * of employees are AWARE THAT BULLYING HAPPENS ** of employers DENY, RATIONALIZE OR ENCOURAGE workplace bullying **

THIS EVENT IS FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS RESEARCHERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS

bullied LOSE THEIR JOBS; quit, move to another job, or are terminated **

PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE TOPIC

of HR managers SAY BULLYING NEVER HAPPENS ***

SOURCES: *Angus Reid, 2012, ** WBI, 2014, *** Office Team, 2015

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Rehan Khalil Barrister & Solicitor Break Dr. Lisa Barrow LMSB Consulting Closing Remarks

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Denis Olivier

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DENIS OLIVIER IS CURRENTLY THE COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS EDUCATOR WITH THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN THE HALTON REGION. Prior to his Educator’s Role, Denis had been a Community Support Case Manager and Crisis Worker for the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) at Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region. His frontline experience and his knowledge has enhanced Denis’ natural ability in public speaking and facilitating workshops, while combining humour and a straightforward and practical strategic approach for participants attending his presentations. Denis has developed multiple presentations and workshops from Mental Health 101, that breaks the stigma, builds awareness, understanding and strategies to assist those who have Mental Health and Addiction concerns as part of their journey, to Workplace Wellness that looks at Dealing With Change, Detoxifying Workplaces, Work Life Balance, Conflict Resolution, Gossip and many other aspects of Workplace Health. Denis is qualified to audit and advise businesses and agencies in Psychological Health and Safety. He is an experienced trainer in ASIST (Suicide Prevention), Mental Health First Aid, Living Life to the Full and facilitates all with a down to Earth, humouristic and compassionate manner that builds confidence in those attending. Having served in the Canadian Forces as a Medic and achieving the rank of Seargeant, spending years travelling and teaching abroad, volunteering with Victim Services and Special Needs individuals, Denis brings a unique perspective to the difficulties people endure and the daily living skills required when facing extreme circumstances. Yet it is Denis’ family, a Beautiful Wife and 2 Amazing Sons that drives Denis to make a difference.

The Silent Epidemic in our Workplaces The profitability of organizations is an increasingly complex dynamic. Today, businesses are redefining success from financial, social and human perspectives. Whereas employee engagement was the hot button issue in the last few years, the importance of mental health has now surfaced and with it, brings new expectations of employers. Workplace bullying has been well documented as rampant in our workplaces and as an element that is negatively impacting both mental health and bottom line. With their responsibility for creating healthy workplaces ever increasing, employers have the opportunity to take important actions to understand, deal with, and end workplace bullying. Mr. Olivier will give an overview of the topic, including statistics, signs and symptoms, as well as practical skills. WORKPLACE BULLYING ROUNDTABLE | 3

Rehan Khalil

Barrister & SolicitoR FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS MR. KHALIL WORKED WITH LAW FIRMS IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO DEALING PRIMARILY WITH COMPLEX LITIGATION DISPUTES. His clients ranged from individuals, small businesses and some of the largest companies in Canada. Currently, located in Burlington, his practice provides legal services in the area of civil litigation, employment law, criminal law and business law. Mr. Khalil completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at York University in Toronto and his law degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, a past member of the Advocates Society, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Canadian Bar Association and Toronto Lawyers Association. I also frequently lecture at various colleges on topics ranging from litigation, human rights and employment law.

the legal framework: workplace bullying and harassment. Mr. Khalil’s presentation will focus on how workplace bullying and harassment are defined under Ontario statute law. He will also cover the role and responsibilities as well as the legal liability and onus on both employees and employers. This presentation will appeal to multiple stakeholders and will allow both employees and employers to gain a better understanding of the law as it relates to workplace bullying.

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Dr. Lisa Barrow LMSB Consulting

DR. LISA M. S. BARROW IS AN INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE BULLYING EXPERT. She is the author of two books titled “In Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying”, and “Hope For A Healthy Workplace”. She is known to some as “The Rosa Parks of the workplace”. Dr. Barrow spends countless hours assisting bullied employees regain their strength, hope and lives as a result of their bullying experiences. She also assists organizations in creating a bully-free environment by providing training and guidance. Dr. Barrow is passionate about creating healthier workplaces for all employees by focusing on the overall wellbeing of employees. Dr. Barrow’s research reveals that workplace bullying is an ignored epidemic that is wreaking havoc in organizations throughout Canada and the US. She has been an advocate for anti-bullying in the workplace legislation in Ontario and New York State. She believes that anti-bullying legislation is the next logical step in protecting the human rights of Americans and Canadians. Her research sheds light on the impact bullying has on targeted employees, coworkers, organizations and society. Dr. Barrow has appeared on media outlets in Canada and the United States. She has written articles on workplace bullying for academic journals, newspapers and magazines. Dr. Barrow received the 2013 Northeast Marketplace Ministry Award for her workplace bullying awareness efforts. Her book “In Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying” was shortlisted for the 2010 Word Guild Award. Dr. Barrow provides tailored training and consultation for businesses. She can be contacted at [email protected]. Her website is www.drlisabarrow.ca.

the truth about workplace bullying Dr. Lisa Barrow will provide key insights into the workplace bullying phenomenon. She will discuss the characteristics of workplace bullying and how targeted persons are affected. Dr. Barrow will discuss what organizations and individuals can do to stop bullying.


THE 2016 WORKPLACE BULLYING ROUNDTABLE IS AN EVENT PRODUCED BY PROJECT MILLIE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING VISIBILITY TO WORKPLACE BULLYING AND ACHIEVING THE HEALTHY WORKPLACES WE ALL DESERVE.

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