ONTARIO PETROLEUM CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

MARCH 10, 2015

About The Respect Group:

Respect In Sport:Activity Leader & Parent Program

Respect In School Respect in the Workplace

• RIW focuses on adult to adult relationships in the workplace.Because Respect Matters Everywhere - over 600,000 people trained to date!

• Since 2004, the mission of the Respect Group has been to deliver an online, interactive program that engages and educates the masses.

• We empower people to recognize and prevent bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination. (BAHD)

Results Pertaining to BAHD:

• Over 40% of employees, regardless of industry, have experienced or witnessed BAHD in their existing workplaces. • These people experience one or more

acts of workplace bullying at least once a week for the past 6 months.

Some examples of Bullying, Abuse, Harassment and Discrimination (BAHD)Insulting or intimidating behaviours

Abuse of power

Can come in written form

Inappropriate gestures

Behaviors defined by the criminal code

Being overbearing in meetings and making aggressive

comments.

Unreasonable demands and deadlines. Withholding

important information.

Emails, notes or posts about another person.

Physical or sexual in nature.

Threats, stalking or physical or sexual assault.

Physical Symptoms of Workplace Bullying:WBI Study - 516 participants who experienced (BAHD) in the workplace

73% were treated for Work Related Health symptoms49% Diagnosed with Depression

• High Blood pressure• Heart palpitations• Heart attack• Overwhelming anxiety and/or panic

attacks• Sleep disruption• Loss of concentration/memory• Migraine and tension headaches• Uncontrollable mood swings• Posttraumatic stress disorder• Eating disorders• Nausea• Rapid breathing• Uncontrollable crying

Effects of BAHD in the Workplace:

Recruitment & Retention of Employees

Reputation of Organization

Mental Health & Well-Being of Employees

Possibility of Lawsuits or Investigations

Disengagement / Low Productivity and Safety

What It Really Means For My Organization?:

• What does one employee mediation, grievance or investigation cost? • What does one stress leave cost?• What does backfilling cost?• What does employee turnover cost? • What is our average number of sick days per employee per year?• What is our current retention strategy?• Why are we losing good people? • Generation X, Generation Y, Baby Boomers, Multi cultural workforces

An Engaged vs. Disengaged Employee Study:Source: Gallup ResearchWith 75 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of the world's employees, and customers than any other organization.

An employee that considered themselves ENGAGED.Would you recommend your company’s products or services? 78% said YES

An employee that considered themselves DISENGAGED.Would you recommend your company’s products or services? 13% said YES

An employee that considered themselves ENGAGED.Does your job bring out your most creative ideas?59% said YES

An employee that considered themselves DISENGAGED.Does your job bring out your most creative ideas?3% said YES

An employee that considered themselves ENGAGED.Do you often feel happy at work?86% said YES

An employee that considered themselves DISENGAGED.Do you often feel happy at work?11% said YES

An employee that considered themselves ENGAGED.Do you advocate on behalf of your organization?67% said YES

An employee that considered themselves DISENGAGED.Do you advocate on behalf of your organization?3% said YES

Respect Group: We’ve Made It Simple

Respect in the Workplace Program:

Cost effective implementation

User certification, recertification &

reporting

Fully outsourced solution

24/7 Customer Support

Effective, regardless of literacy level

Simple point and click format

Ability to include your logo, your links, a customized leader message.

How to Implement Respect in the Workplace:

Program cost: $32.00/per user plus HST (Special OPCA Member Pricing)$40.00/per user plus HST (Regular Cost)

We create a specific URL for your organization:eg. http://abcco.respectgroupinc.com

OPCA to receive a 5% Royalty for all OPCA membership generated revenue

Respect certification is valid for 3 years

Respect Group works to simplify implementation and provide ongoing support

Why Respect in the Workplace:

The Goal: Prevent BAHD and create a more respectful work environment.

Employees Well Being a Priority

Embracing a Positive Culture

Empowered Bystanders

Employee Confidence with Difficult Issues

Pro-Active Approach to Risk

Management

Engaged Staff Teams

The result of Respect in the Workplace is:

Improved Recruitment and

Retention

Did you find this training program easy to use?

99%AGREE

1

Was this training program convenient for you to complete?

93%AGREE

2

Has there ever been BAHD at your present workplace?3

Over 18,000 employees in a wide range of roles and industries took a survey post-program, and the results are as follows.

Survey Results:

Yes, I personally witnessed it.

49%AGREE

a

Yes, it happened to me. 35%

AGREE

b

Yes, I engaged in behaviours myself.

13%AGREE

c

Yes, I heard about it. 34%AGREE

d

These behaviours do not exist. 37%

AGREE

e

Do you think BAHD at work has a negative effect on the work environment?

98%AGREE

4

Do you feel better equipped to identify and respond to BAHD on the job?

91%To IDENTIFY- YES

5

6

ContinuedSurvey Results:

88%RESPOND TO - YES

5

Do you think all employees should have this training?6

88%AGREE

Overall, please rate the value of this program,7

84%AGREE

Industries Who Have Become Respect Certified:

Construction

Natural Resources

Human Resources

Health CareGovernment

Education

Sport / Recreation

Legal

Police Services

Hospitality

Companies Who Have Become Respect Certified:

Altagas

Bob Paterson Homes Inc

Jomi Contruction

The Borger Group of Companies

Icon Development Ltd

Spectra Energy

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

University of Calgary

Cemrock Concrete & Construction

Gienow Windows and Doors

Big White Ski Resort

Please leave me your business card, and I can set you up for a free trail of the Respect In Workplace online program.

Thank You For Your Time This Morning

Kevin McLaughlinAccount Manager

705-471-5851kmclaughlin@respectgroupinc.com

www.respectgroupinc.com