Pink Shirt Day and Respectful Workplaces

The past two years have been challenging for all of us, in different ways. Sometimes the prolonged stress we carry from the pandemic can lead to strained interactions with those who hold different views from us.

So more than ever, we need to be kind, and show compassion, respect and empathy. Pink Shirt Day is a good reminder of how important it is to practise respectful behaviour. This international anti-bullying campaign was started by students in Nova Scotia 15 years ago, and falls on Feb. 23 this year.

Joining me to talk about Pink Shirt Day and the importance of promoting and reinforcing a positive and respectful workplace are:

• Tara Foster, Interim Program Manager, Respectful Workplaces.
• Peggy Mann, Director, Prevention of Workplace Violence.
• Liane Manz, Executive Director of Medicine at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.