Tyler Riley’s Post

Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Andrea and I walked away from a #toxic #workplace. 76 million people are affected by #workplaceabuse each year but very few speak up. It’s understandable considering the fear of retaliation and loss of income. Both happened to me but I was forced to walk away… without a plan. THAT’s when you know the exhaustion of not being heard and the failure to hold people accountable are unbearable. I would rather be unemployed than placate management and co-workers. No, it wasn’t fair and my choice had repercussions, and I don’t regret the choice to save my soul and humanity. It’s no longer acceptable to stay quiet about the intentional and unconscionable behaviors in the workplace. Kudos to those whose are brave and courageous to share their stories. If you’re a company that values your employees, let us know. You should be on the YouTube Show “My Silence is Not for Sale” and share how you truly uphold the values of a non-hostile environment that honors everyone. If you’re one of those corporations, please join End Workplace Abuse and work with us to pass the Workplace Psychological Safety Act that protects both companies and employees. It’s a win-win. If you’ve been the object of #bullying #harrassment #microaggressions and more at work, it will get better in time but likely somewhere else. Trust the healing process that better equips you to choose the right environments and people moving forward. It may take time but you will find the right workspace and the right collaborators will effortlessly find you. I’m living proof that you can thrive after walking away. I was just selected to voice a national commercial. Won’t He do it?!! 🙏🏽

We know that work zones can be aggravating when we are trying to get somewhere. We know they can be confusing at night when there are a bunch of orange cones that shift lanes. We know that sometimes you wish the work could be done in the blink of an eye. But just remember that in a blink of an eye your distraction could be the end of a worker’s life. Please slow down and have patience when making your way through a work zone. It could be your family, my family, or our friends doing that work. It could be someone’s only source of income that puts food on the table for their children or grandchildren. Be cautious, be caring, and please slow down. Let them work, let them live.

16DoA #4 - Abuse happens everywhere Abuse happens everywhere and we need to recognise this: - The workplace (public and private spaces) - Secluded places (restrooms, changing rooms, storerooms, basements etc) - Work related trips (travel, training/conferencing, social events) - Communication platforms (online channels e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, messenger, email etc) - Employer provided accommodation (hostels, dorms, hotels etc) - Public and employer provided transportation (commuting to and from work) - Recruitment and career advancement processes (using position of power) - The home (incl hybrid and remote working) - Public places (parks, concerts, nightclubs, bars, bus stops, schools, universities etc) Abuse can happen at any time, in any place and in any environment. We need to constantly assess the safety of our environments in order to have safe environments for everyone to thrive in. Please feel free to comment or add your insights to this post and share these posts. The more voices speaking about this topic, the more awareness we will create and together contribute to eradicating GBVH. #employeewellbeing #mentalhealth #genderbasedviolence

Some things need to be said, even if they’re difficult to talk about. Because of my gaslighting post a few days ago, I received a request from a tech leader to speak to her organization about gaslighting and bullies in the workplace. I’ve also been getting a lot of messages from people thanking me for speaking up about difficult topics. Because they are afraid to speak up themselves. People are suffering from workplace abuse and trauma, sometimes still years afterwards. With that gaslighting post that has resonated with over 150,000 people across multiple industries and countries, clearly…these things must be said. Changes are badly needed in our organizations. It’s time to stop tolerating bullies, stop ignoring people, and stop sweeping their concerns under the rug. It’s long past time for company leadership to start caring and fix what they broke. People need to matter. It’s time to put an end to workplace abuse. Everywhere.

Shani Anderson- MAcc, CPA, CIA, CFE some helpful analysis: This problem is often misconstrued and may persist without more in depth assessment: Issues here occur in a "culture vacuum" where in leadership there is a lack of knowledge of the principles of "creating culture consistent with aspirations". A common problem because leadership development for " task", is prioritised over development for "being a leader "of people, or it is assumed that they are one and the same. Talking about bullying is educational. Empowerment work which allows people to understand how they can deal with adversity by accessing alternative thinking and behavioural responses, and adapting to use them, will be more effective and also help address the culture problem. In people organisations, culture supports your people and their performance. It makes no sense to neglect it. That is how we would support you addressing the problem in Mindsmith Thinking,let us know if we can help.

Watching "The Post Office v Mr Bates" on ITV has made me reflect on the toxic working environments that exist in many workplaces. It's a dilemma that many of us face: do we "be silent and secure" or "speak up and risk being harmed"? The emotional cost of either choice can be high. Alan Goldman's "The Silent Bully" (2021) reminds us of the importance of dignity, empathy, and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Non-verbal nastiness can become viral and toxic, infecting entire organizations if overlooked or ignored. Ostracization is a silent weapon that hurts so badly and discourages whistleblowing. Its impact on the victim can be long-lasting, stripping them of their personal needs for belonging, fairness, respect, and purpose. For some, it can be more than they can bear. To everyone, including the Post Office, we all deserve to feel safe at work. Let's put an end to bullying, create safe work environments, and prevent suicide. #endbullying #safeatwork #toxicworkplace #preventsuicide

This project may be the first of its kind, but I promise you: it's not a stunt. Rather, this is a real-life David vs Goliath battle, unfolding in real-time. And my life hangs in the balance. Five years ago, my employer, a world-famous medical center, gaslighted and scapegoated me to cover up the sabotage and other toxic behaviors by some of my colleagues and my supervisors. Seven months later, in a different department, something of the same happened to me again. It cost me nothing short of my emotional and neurological health, my marriage, my family, and my ability to work. Recently, when I came to realize that I was still carrying the badge of scapegoat for my abusive employer, a voice deep inside me said, No longer. And my mind immediately got to work on this project: One part hunger strike, one part exposé, and one part peaceful protest, all of which I launched one week ago. Read a summary of my experience here: https://lnkd.in/gFHXRffT Then ask yourself: Why would any organization expunge from its records the paper trail of the disciplinary actions of one of its "problem employees?" https://lnkd.in/g-5-XvDB Over the next few days, I'll be revealing the incredulous details of my first catastrophe there. Don't miss a single installment. You'll need to read it for yourself to believe it. And I'll continue to play citizen journalist to provide you with insights and observations from my experience on the street as I do. https://lnkd.in/gVaMY8dn #workplaceabuse #workplacebullying #institutionalbetrayal #mobbing

An urgent next chapter in the public health field is here, and it's time to act. The need for an end to workplace mobbing and the erosion of talent is NOW. We must build mobbing-resilient experiences for all people everywhere, and it starts with using the power of public radio and social media. Our affiliated contractual partners are launching a solution to stop this harmful behavior. Let's work together to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. #StopWorkplaceMobbing #PublicHealth #SocialMedia #MobbingResilience

Thank you for sharing your experiences and shedding light on the pervasive issue of workplace abuse. Your dedication to raising awareness and advocating for change is commendable. It's distressing to hear about the frequency with which individuals experience workplace abuse, whether it be psychological or otherwise. As you rightly point out, this issue is not new, but it has often been overlooked or dismissed as simply a part of workplace culture. Recognising workplace abuse as a serious issue akin to other forms of harassment and assault is crucial. Just as the recognition of sexual assault in the workplace as a crime was a significant step forward, acknowledging psychological assault as equally harmful is essential. The tactics employed by abusers to silence their victims, such as cyberstalking and blackballing, are reprehensible and only serve to perpetuate the cycle of harm. No one should have to endure such treatment in their place of work, and it's heartening to hear about initiatives like End Workplace Abuse that are working towards change. Your emphasis on the power of collective voices and the importance of speaking up is inspiring. By sharing our experiences and advocating for legislation like the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, we can work towards creating safer and more respectful work environments for all. Thank you for your bravery in speaking out and for your commitment to ending workplace abuse. Your efforts are making a difference, and together, we can continue to push for change and ensure that no one else has to suffer in silence. #GoodTroubleBandwagon #WorkplaceAbuse #EndAbuseNow #PsychologicalAssault #SpeakUp #BreakTheSilence #NoMoreVictims #WorkplaceSafety #HumanRights #Empowerment #Advocacy #ChangeIsComing #JusticeForAll #TogetherWeCan #StandUpAgainstAbuse #BreakTheCycle

If you're feeling anger or wrath at work - you're not alone. The data shows that most people have felt some level of anger -from mild to illegal. Like... 👉 Desk Rage: Most of us feel this 2X a day - wether it's mild irritation with a co-worker or a computer crashing https://buff.ly/45HLDqu 👉 Losing Temper: 45% of people have lost their temper at work in the last year https://buff.ly/3VJyrNq 👉 And, up to Workplace Violence: 1 in 10 manual laborers and 1 and 20 office workers will experience physical violence at the workplace. https://buff.ly/45J5y8D Which makes us wonder, do we need to talk about anger at work more? Check out our latest episode of the pod where we talk about wrath (anger) at work, and what to do about it: https://lnkd.in/gi8dsycV #angermanagement #anger #wrath