Learn about bullies and gain practice advice and strategies for effectively dealing with bullies in the workplace.


What You Will Learn
In this interactive session, you will learn:
1. Gain a working definition of bullying including the characteristics and the motivations of a bully
2. Understand the differences between bullying and harassment
3. Recognize the effects of bullying on co-workers and culture
4. Understand the costs and legal issues surrounding bullying
5. Gain practical tips and tools for handling bullies and creating a safe workplace

Who Should Participate?
* Anyone who has a bully in the workplace

Freebie
TBD

Bio: Allison West
Allison West has a simple approach to employment practices: be proactive. Describing herself as a recovering defense attorney, Allison uses her employment law background, coupled with her sound knowledge of human resource practices, in providing proactive risk management services aimed at helping companies both prevent and resolve employment claims. She is a frequent speaker on employment law and human resources topics at national and local human resources, diversity and industry conferences.

Allison specializes in delivering one-on-one sensitivity training to executives, managers and employees concerning harassment, discrimination, and disciplinary and/or behavioral issues. Her practices also includes expertise in delivering customized in-house training programs, conducting workplace investigations, providing expert witness assistance and other HR consulting. .

Allison is a member of the State Bar of California and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Visit Employment Practices Specialists at www.employmentpractices.net or contact awest@employmentpractices.net