""Shifting Workplace Culture, Prevention, Promotion, and Protection""" Nova Scotia, Canada

Attend this world class event in Nova Scotia, the province leading Canada toward a nation of bully-free workplaces.

Working Toward Bully-Free Workplaces 2014 International Conference is taking its place on the international stage to address the cultural issue of bullying in the workplace and what we have to do to successfully graduate the next generation of Canada’s workforce.

Keynote speakers are all internationally recognized for their contribution to bully-free workplaces and will be addressing the national standards for Canada on psychological workplace health and safety.

Attendees will have the opportunity to be informed about existing workplace anti-bullying programs as well as access tools and resources that will help them improve the psychological health of their workplace and integrate the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. The Standard is voluntary now, but is expected to become mandatory in the future. "

Register Now!!Phone Toll Free 1-877-556-7438 Direct 902-478-7797 Email lyetman@bullyfreeworkplaces.ca Online"www.bullyfreeworkplaces.ca

" Did You Know?""The Organizational Impact Of Bullying "

• Higher absenteeism

• Poor performance

• Decreased productivity

• Difficulty recruiting and retaining workers

• Added costs of high turnover

• Costs related to conflict

• Accidents, injuries & illnesses

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Valerie Cade, is an educator and internationally recognized, award winning presenter and considered one of North America’s top experts in the field of stopping workplace bullying. A business consultant to health care organizations, government, the corporate sector and not for profit setting; Valerie is author of the bestselling book “Bully Free at Work: What You Can Do To Stop Workplace Bullying Now”, currently distributed in over 100 countries.

Mary Ann Baynton, MSW, RSW, is co-chair of the Technical Committee on the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. An independent consultant she also serves as the Program Director for the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace; is a member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Expert Panel and recently appointed to the ISO project committee on occupational health and safety management systems

Joan Jessome, President of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union. Joan’s vision to offer an educational program, Working Toward Bully-Free workplaces to the NSGEU’s 30,000 members was launched in 2010.  Several major projects have come out of this program which now has approximately 50 facilitators delivering this model in three provinces and consulting in several other provinces and organizations.

Helge Hoel is a Professor in Organizational Behaviour and Director of the University of Manchester Fairness at Work Research Centre (FairWRC). A recognized international expert on bullying, harassment and violence in the workplace he has written and contributed to a number of books, articles and reports in the area of bullying, violence and harassment; including the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.

Keynote Speakers

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National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace""1. Voluntary and free – what is the motivation

to implement?"2. Relationship between bullying and a

psychologically safe workplace"3. Develop a strategy based on the Standard"""""Keynote: Mary Ann Baynton, MSW, RSW"

Bully-Free Program Delivery And Evaluation""1. Research for evidence and best practices"2. Employer feedback directing sustainable

change – provide model"3. Facilitator competencies for program

delivery"4. Evaluation methodology (quantitative and

qualitative)""""Keynote: Valerie Cade"

Labour’s Role In Bully-Free Workplaces""1. Showcase the NSGEU Bully-Free

Workplaces program"2. Awareness/education (technology and on-

line training)"3. Collaborating with labour and allied

organizations on strategy"4. Changing culture""""Keynote: Joan Jessome"

Restorative Practices And Fairness At Work""1. Understand people who bully, targets and

bystanders – those affected (consider predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating factors)"

2. Participatory – democratic, fair, deliberative and reflective"

3. Understand the restorative process"4. Critical factors in building capacity and

changing culture""Keynote: Helge Hoel"

Conference Themes Attendees will be able to enjoy 1 of 4 themes as part of their registration. Networking and discussion among attendees, as well as a vibrant social media presence will provide additional insights into the themes throughout the conference. All conference themes will be recorded and will be available for playback after the conference.

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Come explore Nova Scotia's rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenery. In Canada’s Ocean Playground you can plan the perfect roadtrip, bike, hike, sail or paddle your way to spontaneous discovery. Throw away your map, and find as much freedom in the stops in-between as in the places you planned to go. Located in eastern Canada and almost completely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the province of Nova Scotia is a place where you can feel your pace fall in sync with the rhythm of the sea, as the clean salt air breathes life into your adventure.  Immerse yourself in culture that ranges from traditional to avant-garde, from bagpipes to world-class golf. 

Registration NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

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HotelThe conference organizers have booked a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Address: 101 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Phone: 1 (902) 463-1100 "Additional hotels close to the conference venue:

• Ramada Inn, Dartmouth

• Best Western Hotel, Dartmouth

• Hampton Inn Suites, Dartmouth Crossing

Registration Feein Canadian dollars

• Presenter Fee $499.00 + 74.85 HST = $573.85

• Early Bird Fee $499.00 + 74.85 HST = $573.85  (deadline May 15, 2014)

• Regular Fee $599 + 89.85 HST = $688.85  (after April 30, 2014)

• Group Discount 15% off for groups of four (4) or more

Conference fee includes lunch and refreshment breaks on June 11, 12, and 13, as well as an evening reception on June 11 at the Conference Centre and a Dinner Harbour Cruise on the evening of June 12.

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We have arranged a Ghost Walk of Halifax after the dinner cruise on June 12. The fee is $10.00 per person.

Conference Address NSGEU Office & Conference Centre 255 John Savage Avenue , Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CANADA B3B 0J3

ShuttleThe conference will provide a shuttle service from any and all of the hotels we have recommended.

LIMITED TIME OFFER""Receive 30% off your total conference price when booking 4 or more attendees before May 15, 2014.

Register Online Or By Phone www.bullyfreeworkplaces.ca Toll Free 1-877-556-7438 Direct 1-902-478-7797