Human Resources Newsletter 1st Quarter_2018_1

First Quarter*2018

MCCB Human Resources Quarterly Newsletter

Cynthia Jiles

Message from Human Resources

STOP BULLYING BEHAVIOR

Featured In This Issue

Bullies enjoy being bullies, so unless you do something, it’s unlikely the bully will stop of his or her own accord. Here’s how to deal with an office bully.

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Stop Bullying Behavior

Set Limits Describe the behavior you see the bully exhibiting — don’t editorialize or offer opinions, just describe what you observe. (“You enter my cubicle uninvited and read my emails over my shoulder.”)  Tell the bully exactly how his or her behavior is impacting your work. (“My emails are my business. I’m not going to spend time hiding them from you — that’s an inappropriate use of time.”)  Tell the bully what behavior you expect in the future. (“In the future, don’t enter my cubicle unless I invite you in. It’s my work space and your actions are unwelcome.”)  Stick with your statement and if the bully violates your space, move on to opposition. Oppose the Bully  If unacceptable behavior is repeated, stop whatever else is going on and tell the bully he or she is out of line.  Again, describe the behavior you see the bully exhibiting – don’t editorialize or offer opinions, just describe what you observe along with a statement that the conduct is unacceptable. (“You’re swearing. That’s unacceptable behavior.”)  If it continues, leave the room/end the call. If the bully is in your space, close down your computer and leave. Document the Bully’s Actions  Document the date, time, and details of the bullying incident. Note if another employee witnessed the incident.  If the bullying occurs in email or correspondence, print out a hard copy of the emails and file them in your computer.  If you eventually seek help from HR, documentation of the bully’s impact on business results gives HR actionable information. The bully isn’t just hurting your feelings; the bully is sabotaging the business. If the bullying doesn’t stop despite having followed these steps, get help. Go to HR or a manager with your evidence, especially the evidence that demonstrates the impact of the bully on the business, and file a formal complaint. Most employee handbooks describe the organization’s complaint procedure and the investigation process that your complaint sets in motion.  You may never know what HR and management did about the bully; you can assess the impact of your complaint by how he or she treats you in the future. Tell Management and HR About the Bully. 

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Employee of the Quarter

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Birthdays

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Upcoming Events

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Wellness Message

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Sound Bite

Standards Without Accountability Are Just Suggestions

Employee of the Quarter Jim Southward

National Seminars Training HR E-Tip

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HUMAN RESOURSES NEWSLETTER

Birthdays

Sound Bite

Casandra Ware Rodney Hodges

January 2 January 2 January 16 January 19 February 4 February 5 February 12 February 13

Reading List:

Jason Carter

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21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – by John Maxwell

Deborah Gilbert Marilyn Garner

Krista LeBrun Megan Akins

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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement – by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox. The Power of Ethical Management – by Norman Vincent Peale and Ken Blanchard Goal Analysis: How to Clarify Your Goals So You Can Actually Achieve Them – by Bob Mager A Rulebook for Arguments – by Anthony Weston

Andrea Mayfield Nikitna Barnes Sherriel Moore

March 7 March 17

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Upcoming Events

New Year’s Holiday

January 1

Martin Luther King’s and Robert E Lee’s Holiday PD – Employee Engagement

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January 15 January 18 February 15 February 19

PD – Stress

George Washington’s Holiday

PD – Active Listening

March 15

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Wellness Message from Shana Hansen Healthy Employees = Healthy Agency The C3 Wellness committee remains committed to the overall wellness of our members. We welcomed the services of Kelly McBride in late November. Kelly is a certified personal trainer, weight loss specialist with Cross Fit training. Kelly will be available an hour a day twice a week to anyone who enters the center during her stated hours. We continue to offer weekly yoga sessions. Yoga remains as our highest rated activity by the attendees and we look forward to continuing these services in the New Year! The overall goal of this project is to help Mississippians become healthier. With this initiative we strive to increase wellness education, improve health, reduce illness, improve productivity, reduce medical costs, reduce absence from work as well as strengthen the partnerships within our complex. We strive to motivate employees to work together as well as challenge each other to become healthier employees. In summary, we are very pleased with our progress to date. We are very excited about the New Year’s activities and challenges. We will continue offering educational Lunch and Learns, a personal trainer, yoga, healthy cooking and dance/step classes. We are proud of what we have accomplished this quarter and we want to continue to motivate our employees to participate in all aspects of the C3 Wellness Center as we well as strive to be healthier people. The C3 Wellness Center will hold a “New Year New You” sign- up day in January for new members and new employees. We will also promote all activities and have a sign up for New Year challenges. Kelly McBride, our new personal trainer, will also be What’s Your Story? Would you like to tell your story? We would love to hear it! Submit a bio to be included in next quarter’s newsletter.

Professional Development: Team Building Exercise

Thank you, Dr. Mayfield!

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

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