Stronger Together: Ending Workplace Bullying
Learn to identify, address, and stop bullying in workplaces.
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Workplace bullying can undermine morale, productivity, and trust within an organization. This webinar is designed to help individuals and teams recognize, prevent, and address bullying behaviors before they escalate.
Through real-world examples, research-based insights, and practical strategies, participants will learn to identify the roles of targets, bystanders, and leaders, while understanding how bullying affects both individuals and organizations. The session also clarifies the critical differences between bullying and harassment, outlining what is — and isn’t — protected by law.
This engaging workshop includes discussion, reflection, and role-playing activities to build confidence in having crucial conversations and taking proactive steps toward creating a culture of civility and respect. Participants will leave with actionable tools to strengthen workplace policies, improve communication, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
About Bye-Bye Bully
Bye-Bye Bully is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, fostering education, and inspiring action to end workplace bullying. The organization provides resources and support to individuals and companies, giving a voice to targets, educating bystanders and leaders, and building stronger, healthier workplace cultures.
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About the Speakers:
Karen Bathanti
Karen Bathanti is a Senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of leadership experience. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with senior management to conduct strategic HR planning that aligns with corporate goals and objectives, driving successful outcomes. In addition to her extensive HR background, Karen is deeply committed to addressing workplace bullying, an issue that she believes can have profound impacts on an individual’s mental and emotional health. Karen has been instrumental in advocating for policies that foster respect, inclusivity, and accountability, ensuring that employees have the opportunity to succeed in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. Karen’s passion for bullying prevention extends beyond her work in HR. She also collaborated with her friend and colleague, Nancy Finazzo, and formed Bye Bye Bully, a company dedicated to informing our communities about the negative impacts of workplace bullying and providing a voice for targets.
Nancy Finazzo, PhD
Dr. Finazzo was a target of workplace bullying, fueling her dedication to eradicating this pervasive issue and equipping individuals and organizations with effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Her qualitative dissertation, The Impact of Bullying on Women Administrators in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, explores the lived experiences of women targeted by bullying from other women. Drawing from both research and personal experience, Dr. Finazzo offers deep expertise in identifying workplace bullying, understanding its effects on targets, bystanders, and organizational culture, and implementing practical solutions to foster healthier work environments. Since 2011, Dr. Finazzo has served as a consultant coach for Achieving the Dream, a national community college student success network, where she has honed her expertise in guiding teams to success. Her proficiency in data analytics, strategic planning, quality improvement, and student success strategies brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to her work.