Join us as we dive into another subject that takes bravery to tackle head-on. Meet Flora Vineberg who is a lawyer specializing in sexual assault and harassment. She has dedicated her life to advocating an end to gender-based violence. Learn what you need to know to help make your organization less likely to experience gender-based violence.  Flora is a formidable advocate specializing in labour and employment law, with a specific focus on sexual assault, harassment, human rights litigation,...

Listen in as I talk with Erin Alexanders as we discuss what employers can learn from a complainant's point of view. Erin was sexually harassed in the workplace and the investigation and processes were not dealt with effectively. What can we learn from her point of view? How do we make sure that those who have experienced harassment in the workplace are supported, heard, and treated with respect and dignity? A brief synopsis of Erin's story "I have been a part of the trucking industry since...

We invite you to push your edges and embrace this conversation. Join me as Leena and I discuss ways to make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a living, breathing part of your organization.  Leena Sharma Seth (She/Her) is a racialized settler, a daughter of Punjabi, East Indian immigrants, and Founder of Mending the Chasm, a firm committed to working with communities, clients, and organizations that are committed to building inclusive cultures, from the inside out. With over twenty years of...

To all of our listeners far and wide THANK YOU  for making 2021 a successful year for The Harassment Free Workplace Podcast. We have been streamed in over 44 countries worldwide and have surpassed 2400 listens so far. If you find value in this conversation please spread the word. As we are in the end of year holiday celebrations I thought it would be good to talk about families and how families can cause some conflicts in the workplace. I reached out to my good friend and colleague Phil...

Listen in to learn how Hilda has created success in her companies and how she helps other leaders lead with her REV UP principles. Let's create healthy cultures where people are excited to go to work every day.  Hilda Gan -  The President and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting, Hilda Gan and her team provide employee engagement, manager and team training and HR policies and procedures to organizations that recognize that people are their greatest assets. A serial...

In this episode, we focus on bystanders. What keeps bystanders from coming forward and how can we encourage them to do so? What are the effects on the bystander? How do we support bystanders who have been witnessing harassment?  Linda Crockett is known for pioneering the first and only full-service workplace bullying and harassment resource center in Canada (2010). And for spearheading regional and national awareness with active government leader endorsement since 2010. She has won awards...

Dr. Betty Pries - Creating Organizational Health with Policies, Tough Conversations, and Unconditional Positive Regard With over 28 years of experience coaching, mediating, training, facilitating and consulting, Betty is highly regarded as a Conflict, Change, and Leadership Specialist. Betty specializes in working with complex challenges, supporting leaders and their organizations to be at their best. Betty’s capacity to care deeply, listen well, and provide wise and thoughtful support...

Join in the last episode of our first season of the Harassment Free Workplace Podcast. Learn how to increase happiness in your workplace.  Don't we all need more happiness in our lives? Let's create it at work too.  Maryann Kerr is Chief Happiness Officer, CEO, and principal consultant with the Medalist Group. Maryann has worked in the social profit sector for 34 years and helped raise over $110M. She has led at the local, provincial, national, and international levels and is passionate...

Jasvinder Sandhu - Employment Lawyer - A Case Study in Sexual Harassment Listen as Jasvinder Sandhu and I discuss a case of sexual harassment in the workplace. We discuss the takeaways that everyone can learn from this case. Jasvinder Sandhu, Esq. - After having worked on Bay Street for a couple of different firms, she went in-house at one of the big-5 Canadian banks and worked most recently in the employee relations space.  While she focuses much of her practice in Ontario, she is licensed...

Join Leslie and me as we talk about how to lead your team through such massive change with courage! Leslie is passionate about what it takes to live with Courage - and inspiring others to do the same. Having risen from the ashes of loss, abuse, betrayal, and illness, her mission is to inspire people on a global scale to get unstuck, stop settling for less than they desire, and harness the courage to create major breakthroughs!  Leslie is a dynamic speaker who has presented live to more than...

Come and join the tough conversation of microaggressions and racism in the workplace and learn how to address microaggressions in a way that works.  Rhonda “Rikki” Smith is the founder and Chief Training Officer of Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC; a training management company providing soft skills training for managers, teams, and associates. Rikki is passionate about training and the ability that practical training has to build confidence increase productivity and ultimately affect...

As an employer do you know what your responsibilities are for protecting your employees who may be involved with domestic violence? Listen to this episode to learn more from Ruthann about Domestic Violence in the workplace.  Ruthann Weeks is a Cultural Change Strategist and Principal Consultant at Harmony In The Workplace. She is a change agent whose efforts have helped to bring the importance of an abuse-free work environment to the forefront of public awareness. She is a best-selling...

DR. TIMOTHY R. CLARK Tim is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tim ranks as a global authority in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. He is the author of five books and has written more than 150 articles on leadership, change, strategy, human capital, culture, and employee engagement in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Copany. He is a highly sought-after advisor, coach,...

How are you as a leader in your organization addressing conflict when it arises? Is your culture one that buries its head in the sand? Or do you combat conflict with more conflict? Listen in to learn simple steps to create healthy, sustainable ways to address conflict in your workplace.  Chantara Leistner is the Owner of Cloudburst Consulting Services. Cloudburst provides support to individuals, families, and businesses faced with conflict by helping to develop long-lasting conflict...

How to recognize and address trauma in the workplace.  Join Katharine and I as we discuss how trauma affects the workplace and how to address it.  We also discuss her new book The Empathetic Workplace which discusses concrete ways to address trauma through empathy.  Lots of great practical tips in this episode.  Katharine Manning is the President of Blackbird, which provides training and consultation on issues of trauma and victimization, and the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five...

Kellie Gray - Employment Lawyer In this episode, we get back to some of the basics. Do you know how to recognize harassment complaints in the workplace? Do your managers? What is reprisal and how do we avoid it? Please listen in to our conversation with Kellie as she discusses some of the pitfalls that she has seen in her practice when it comes to complaints of harassment or discrimination.   How to find Kellie Gray -  Email: [email protected] How to find April Terreau - Workplace...

Join Anne and me as we discuss the importance of building connections with your employees to improve engagement, ensure customer loyalty and drive business results. How are you connecting with your team in this world of remote work? How can staying connected with your team help decrease harassment? Welcome Anne to our podcast. How to find Anne Cesak- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annecesak/ How to find April Terreau - Workplace Investigations and Assessments or to be a guest on this...

In this episode we meet Jorge Lasso who was the first race relations officer in his police service in 1987.  He has a wealth of information not only in navigating race relations but he has been performing many workplace investigations since his retirement as a police officer since 2012.  How to find Jorge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-lasso-1525b520/ How to find April Terreau - Workplace Investigations and Assessments or to be a guest on this...

Bob Stenhouse of Veritas Solutions talks to us about psychological safety. What is psychological safety and how do I make sure my workplace is safe from a psychological perspective.  Bob has a very interesting background as an ex-RCMP undercover officer and knows first hand the risks of ignoring psychological safety. Come and listen to his wealth of information and how he looks at company through 3 different lenses of psychological safety.  The books that he speaks about in this...

Elevating HR - Shari Angle and Michele Bush are committed to elevating the conversation of who HR is in organizations.   Harassment claims and investigations can create a level of discomfort, even for HR professionals who are, often times, expected to facilitate or lead the process.  But we can’t be afraid of the topic because it may make us uneasy.  It can be complex, and some situations can be tricky, especially for HR because we can have unconscious biases, walking a fine line between...

Deborah Jann www.connectiveintelligence.com - Make Shift Happen so you can Get Shift Done! Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Innovation.  Listen to learn how important emotional intelligence is to creating a harassment free workplace.  [email protected] 647.998.4608 https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-jann-215ab03/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/april-terreau/message

Bullying doesn't just happen in the schoolyard, it can also happen in the workplace leading to a toxic work environment.  Listen to Kathleen's novel approaches to bullying and how you can apply those to your workplace.   Kathleen Hilchey Bullying & Harassment: Facebook & Instagram @kathleen.hilchey.antibullying Linkedin: Kathleen Hilchey Website: www.kathleenhilchey.com Email: [email protected] Find Your Voice - Find Your Power: Conflict Coaching for Women Facebook...

In this episode with Dan Holstein - Certified Master Business & Executive Coach we discuss how preventing harassment in the workplace must start with the leaders of the organization.  How to walk the walk and not just talk the talk.  How to get in touch with Dan Holstein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danholstein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/danholstein Web. danholstein.actioncoach.com Twitter: @Dan_Holstein American Icon...

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