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WHY WE WROTE PLAY NICE

Brigitte Kimichik • August 5, 2020

Sexual Harassment - Why we wrote 'Play Nice'

We wrote  'Play Nice: Playground Rules for Respect in the Workplace'  to help women and men deal with sexual harassment in the workplace immediately when it occurs — as a victim or bystander — to stop the behavior in its tracks, and to help women draw a line of respect and professionalism when it comes to

bad behavior.



Play Nice uses real examples, provides tools on how to deal with violators, emphasizes the importance of bystander support (male and female), and offers peer opinions on how to deal with violators—educating employees and their leadership, men and women alike.


Share Play Nice with your employees, friends and family and then invite open discussion to continue the conversation to help #changetheculture and foster an environment free of #sexualharassment.


What will you do today to tackle sexual harassment  and be #beupstanding to help #changetheculture for an environment without #sexualharassment? Join us for further discussion of how to play nice at  www.thesandboxseries.com and check out our book 'Play Nice'.



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NEGOTIATING YOUR SALARY

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 13, 2024
New Job? Negotiating Your Salary? Negotiating a salary or is important and requires preparation. Remember that your superiors cannot read your mind. Be firm but gentle in communicating your expectations with respect to a salary and bonus. Be prepared to support your request with your experience, your prior contributions and successes, and comparable data in the market for similar jobs. As your target company to provide transparency with respect to their current pay structures. They may be required to do so by law. For more, check out Play Smart - Playground Strategies for Success in a Male-Dominated Workplace by Kimichik on Amazon.
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NEGOTIATING FOR A RAISE OR PROMOTION

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 12, 2024
It is the end of the year and almost time to negotiate for a raise or promotion. Are you prepared? Have you documented your expanded responsibilities and your recent successes that will help justify a raise or promotion? You will have to do some research and understand the market for similar jobs and salaries. Get ready with our new book Play Smart - Playground Strategies for Success in a Male-Dominated Workplace.
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🚨THE RED ZONE - COLLEGE STUDENTS BE AWARE‼️

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 12, 2024
“The Red Zone" is the time period at the beginning of each school year from September through November when women (and men) are at the highest risk of sexual assault and illegal hazing. Spiking of drinks and excess consumption of alcohol are often a catalyst, so taking precautions and not being a bystander are critical. Read my blog for more information on what actions to take.
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