Pink Shirt Day is more than just about mixing up your wardrobe, it’s a movement to take a stand against workplace bullying. Pink Shirt Day is a reminder that small actions lead to larger actions that create positive change where we live, work and play. Workplace bullying is a serious issue in New Zealand and affects one in every five workers. This can lead to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Bullying is deliberate, involves a misuse of power in a relationship, is repeated more than once, and involves behaviour that can cause physical or psychological harm.
Your workplace can help prevent bullying by prioritising mental wellbeing and having positive conversations with staff to create a more inclusive culture where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. It’s a win-win for all and can improve wellbeing and morale, increase job satisfaction and productivity and reduce absenteeism. To show staff your workplace is committed to preventing bullying, sign up to Pink Shirt Day at Pink Shirt Day where you’ll find useful resources to celebrate diversity and spread aroha - including the ‘workplace bullying prevention’ and ‘positive communication at work’ guides. Or check out WorkSafe which also has excellent anti-bullying tools and resources.
