After three years of entering office, it is confirmed that the Governor General of Canada has created a toxic environment and workplace. This kind of reality stirs varying questions including whether or not Julie Payette was properly vetted.
Yesterday I spoke to a wonderful friend who reported he is expecting a welcomed job offer from a reputable and trusted employer on Monday. Like me, he experienced a career of wonderful employers with large and profitable companies.
Until things changed.
I’ve written about the tragedy of workplace aggression many times. Sadly, none of us are immune to the ravages of a leader in power who has no regard for the dignity and health of his or her employees.
It can happen at a moment’s notice with changing of the guard after a new board takes over or a new CEO is appointed.
The World Health Organization asserts that adults who are bullied at work are prone to suffer from health issues, including cardiovascular problems and depression.
I’m one of those who suffered this type of treatment at work; so, I know firsthand how it feels—the dread of going into work each day, the Sunday night anxiety, and the uncertainty of working with a manager with erratic and aggressive behavior. I also know the ravages of illness brought on by stress at work.
If you find yourself in this situation, and you need help, reach out to Valerie Cade https://www.bullyfreeatwork.com/ (I am not affiliated with her in any way—I’ve used her website from time to time and find it is a quality product).
Of course, working on your career is as important as working in your career and I’ve written a blog about that too!
Good luck and have a great week ahead.
Here is a stunning photo of the moonlight shining through the trees at the cottage over the Christmas holidays. We braved the frigid Canadian cold to spend a night outside the city during the lockdown.
