Comments on: Diversity & Inclusion Means Zero Tolerance for Bullying

By: James Coles III

James Coles III — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:15:15 +0000

And bullying comes in many forms. Consider a recent anti-bullying speech that bullied Christians. This non-sense must end even if you are not in the minority.

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:52:06 +0000

I lead our company’s diversity council and have written several editorials in our newsletter about bullying and it’s adverse impact to diversity. It can’t tell you how many employees have thanked me for taking the stand on this growing trend.

I firmly believe the school bullies of today will be the business bullies of tomorrow. If this growing trend is not addressed now, rest assured it will only exacerbate into a larger problem.

By: Steve Humerickhouse

Steve Humerickhouse — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:43:59 +0000

Bullying starts with parents and other adult family members and friends who denigrate people with differences whether they are of a different race, ethnicity, ability, gender, orientation, etc. Children learn these attitudes from adults. When adults speak poorly of others or demonstrate discrimination it creates those beliefs in children and teaches them that it is OK to do the same.

But it goes further. Religious leaders, politicians, media commentators–anyone in a position to speak publically, expressing their views about the value and rights of others or reinforcing stereotypes is just as guilty of the violence of bullying as the actual perpetrator.

The best way to stop bullying is to start at the top by shutting down the rhetoric of the hateful people in positions of power.

By: Jodie Prewett

Jodie Prewett — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:57:24 +0000

Everyday I park next to an employee with bumper sticker the says “Preserve the White Race it is America’s most endangered species ” and another bumper sticker that states “keep our state white.” I am white and found this offensive. I reported the issue to my manager and the Diversity commitee. Nothing happened. I know this goes against our company’s vision and values and or diversity statements. What can be done about this type of activity in our parking lot at work?