About Dr Susan Steinman

Dr Susan Steinman (previously Marais) is  an internationally recognised social entrepreneur and change-maker and as such been awarded with an ASHOKA fellowship in 2002 for her pioneering work in raising awareness and developing models to address workplace violence - particularly workplace bullying.  (Susan uses the name "Marais-Steinman" too for identification purposes because she first published as Susan Marais. However, the new book "Don't take SHIT from Hyenas in the Workplace" is written under the name Susan Steinman.)

Susan is the Founder and Chair of the Workplace Dignity Institute (previously Work Trauma Foundation). Susan's company "The People Bottomline" sponsors the Workplace Dignity Institute, a non-profit advocacy and research organisation addressing physical and emotional violence and related psychosocial problems in the workplace. Recently, she represented the Workplace Dignity Institute when presenting a Code of Good Conduct to Prevent and Deal with Workplace Violence to parliament.

She published, authored and co-authored several books and articles on workplace bullying and physical and emotional abuse in the workplace since 1997 and addressed audiences worldwide on the topic. Dr Steinman is also well-known locally and internationally for her international research into bullying and workplace violence (physical and emotional) and the implementation of programmes to free workplaces from physical and emotional violence. Susan's cutting-edge work focuses on transforming workplaces into equitable, trauma-free environments  by establishing a work culture of dignity and respect. Her strength lies in her ability to conceptualize, direct, implement and inspire programmes for change in workplaces in South Africa.

She did the 2001/2002 country case study for the ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI Joint Programme on Workplace Violence in the Health Sector and rolled out an intervention on behalf the ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI in 2005 at the Gauteng Department of Health with amazing results.

Susan is the National Coordinator for the ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI programme to manage violence in the health sector of South Africa. She is also a popular speaker locally and internationally on the topic of workplace violence and bullying.

Dr Steinman assisted thousands of victims of workplace violence locally and internationally over the years.   A full career description can be obtained by contacting her personal assistant.

Susan's media profile

It was simply not possible to keep track of all the media coverage over the years, but these are the most important ones.

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Child Expert: Bullying Prevention Should Start Early
Bullying is a growing problem in schools, and experts contend schools have to do more to curb the epidemic.
victimisation at workplace
A WORKPLACE where people get along well and enjoy their work will be more productive.
Cyber-bullying defies traditional school bully stereotype
The advent of social networking sites and text messaging has allowed young girls the opportunity to take on a role traditionally reserved for boys, experts say. Bully - Youth - Violence and Abuse - Workplace Discrimination - Work
DON'T HURT: Teen panel discuss the big issues on cyber bullying
THE internet is a place where you can find out anything about everything.
School bullies beware
DALTON -- Prior to the start of school today, staff at the Central Berkshire Regional School District started their week talking about student safety, particularly in regards to bullying.
Violence in the workplace
Joseph*, 28, was a software engineer working for a successful, progressive, and growing company. He was talented and moved up the corporate ladder during the five years he had been with the company. He put in late hours and at times would only get 3-4 hours of sleep at night. Colleagues saw him as a [...]
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