Whether You Call it Bullying, Harassing, Intimidation, Stalking, Threatening, Tormenting, Browbeating, Needling or Pushing Around, Make Your Workplace Safe from Bad  Behavior Webcast 

This is a pre-recorded webcast. With our online anytime format, you will immediately receive the link to the webcast, password and the link to the webcast handout upon successful registration. You do not need any special software to view and listen, just a computer!  Since passwords are changed frequently, we suggest viewing the webcast as soon as possible after registering.

Description:

Bad behavior in the form of harassment represents one of the most destructive workplace issues faced by employers today. Now more than ever, it's important to train all personnel to recognize the various forms that harassment may take and implement measures to prevent it in your library.

 

Presenter Pat Wagner offers realistic scenarios representing many different forms of harassment based on sex, age, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation as well as topic areas you would not normally consider that create a hostile work environment including, bullying, intimidation, stalking, threatening, tormenting browbeating, needling and pushing around.

Pat’s presentation will include content and insights into bad behavior in the workplace and enhance the comprehension and retention of this critical information for library personnel.

 

This webcast will raise awareness regarding harassment and explain the do's and don'ts of creating a respectful work environment for everyone.

 

Agenda:

• Summary: Stop Bad Workplace Behavior
• Don’t Get Sucked In: the Conflict Triangle
• Fix the Foundation: Human Resources Policies
• Start off Right: Recruitment and Probation
• Prevention: Employees and Supervisor Education
• When to Call the Authorities
• Enforcing Workplace Agreements
• The Problem: Conflict Avoidance
• When Mistakes are Made: Setting Consequences
• Disciplinary ActionSpecial Situations
• Resources

 The Harassment Is Webcast will help employees learn how to...

• Define harassment and bad behavior in the workplace
• Identify the various types and forms of harassment and bad behavior in the workplace
• Understand the negative impact of harassment and bad behavior in the workplace
• Follow practical guidelines to prevent harassment and bad behavior in the workplace
• Respond if they witness or become victims to harassment or bad behavior in the workplace

 

Presenter:

Pat Wagner has worked as a consultant and trainer for libraries for over 30 years. She also was a book store manager and, for ten years, was a popular columnist and consultant for a national retail store magazine, where she researched and wrote on issues that impact libraries as well.  She is one of our most popular speakers who brings wit, humor and practical know-how to all of her presentation

Cost:

Each registration entitles the registrant only to access the webcast. Registrations may not be shared in any way or viewed in a group setting. You may not broadcast or redistribute in any way without prior approval from Mid-America Library Alliance. That includes, but is not limited to, displaying webcast via projector, large screen tv, or overhead projector.

• MALA member: $20.00
• Non-member:   $40.00

MALA Webcast Billing/Refund/Credit Policy:  We prefer all webcasts to be prepaid.  If you prefer to be billed, there is a $5 charge for this service.

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