Wait… what just happened??
If you’ve ever witnessed incivility, microaggressions, bullying, harassment, or discrimination at work, you probably thought, “Wow…did that really just happen?”
So, what did you do next?
Did you step in and say something?
Ignore it?
Laugh it off?
Totally freeze and not know what to do?
You have power when you experience incivility, bullying.
It may feel uncomfortable, but when you experience bullying, discrimination or harassment at work, you have a lot of power. You have the power to be a bystander or to step up and be a true ally, helping to create a safer, more inclusive work environment for everyone.
Not sure how to be an ally?
We’ve got you covered.
As a company, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect is crucial for overall success. However, it goes beyond just having policies in place. It requires active effort and engagement from everyone in the organization. This starts with being an ally and stepping in when negative behaviors occur.
Download our 16 Ways You Can Be A Better Ally guide, and equip your employees with the tools and confidence to make a difference in your workplace.
Download the 16 Ways You Can Be A Better Ally guide to learn:
1. When to step in and how to prevent negative behavior from occurring in the workplace.
2. How to create a positive work environment where employees feel safe to speak up and can thrive
3. How to handle negative behavior in a productive and respectful manner.
4. When to share and express your feelings.
5. When to remind your company of its rules and policies.
Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder/CEO of Civility Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Civility Partners’ clients range from Fortune 500’s to small businesses across many industries. Catherine is a TEDx speaker and is an HR thought-leader who has appeared in such venues as USA Today, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, and many other national news outlets as an expert. She’s an award-winning speaker, author and blogger, and has 52 courses reaching global audiences on LinkedIn Learning. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.”
