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15 workers' rights worth fighting for across the country
Abuse at work can come in many forms:
Discrimination against independent contractors, volunteers, interns, fellows, and trainees
Retaliation against workers who share wage information
Employers interfering in union...
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5 ways the film The Assistant shows how abuse at work stays hidden
If you've been bullied at work, you know how subtle and hidden toxic behaviors can be. The 2019 film The Assistant (now on Hulu) accurately shows signs of a toxic work culture, including what it feels like to...
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The 1970s Boston women's movement that inspired the hit film 9 to 5
If you worked in Boston in the 1970s, you may have known that a group of women clerical workers mobilized for better pay, advancement opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment. After organizing, they eventually...
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My top 3 signs of a toxic work culture
Research shows the difference between healthy and toxic work cultures. In this episode, I share my top three signs based on my own experience in multiple jobs — and what we can do to navigate or heal from these toxic...
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3 textbook workplace abuse aspects of the Anita Hill story
In 1991, Anita Hill became a household name when she shared her story of sexual harassment by Supreme Court Justice nominee Clarence Thomas. Sexual harassment is a form of abuse of power and control at work, making it...
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Three common limiting beliefs after workplace bullying
Often defined by our bullies, limiting beliefs can make us feel stuck after workplace abuse. In this episode, I talk about three common limiting beliefs after the trauma of workplace bullying — and what you can do...
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How workplace abuse can trigger childhood trauma
Abuse at work can trigger feelings of shame from authoritarian or passive parenting. Once we process the pain from childhood that we deserved to feel seen and heard, we can detach from shame pushed onto us and...
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How Planned Parenthood and Twitch recently tackled workplace abuse
Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates and the video company Twitch both dealt with workplace abuse in the past two weeks. But these two organizations handled it quite differently. In this episode, I detail what...
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Are Hollywood and the medical industry finally addressing the elephant in the room?
Hollywood and the medical industry. We know they're both rampant with bullying, but now they're addressing it. In this episode, I talk about what's happening behind the scenes — and what still needs to be done to...
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The why and how of the Dignity At Work Act
The Dignity At Work Act is THE strongest piece of legislation I've seen to hold employers accountable for abusing workers. And to change the status quo, we need a bill with teeth. In this episode, bill author and...
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How three recent stories of workplace bullying follow the playbook
This week alone, I read or saw three stories in the media detailing workplace bullying (one in the form of discrimination and the other in the form of alleged sexual assault and worse). While the third story didn't...
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How to know if you're bullied at work — and what to expect in the aftermath
How do you know if you've been through workplace bullying? What does it look like? And what's normal in the healing process that surprises targets of workplace abuse? In this episode, I walk you through both...
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