Friday 19 August 2011

Workplace Bullying: How Not to Get Involved

via Jobacle.com Blog by Andrew G Rosen

One would assume childish bullying is left on the playground, abandoned as people develop into mature adults. However, adults are carrying this harassing activity into their professions, which can have devastating effects on the workplace. In fact, in its 2010 U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, the Workplace Bullying Institute found that 35% of workers have experienced workplace bullying with an additional 15% of workers reporting witnessing bullying in the workplace.

With workplace bullying [links to another Jobacle.com blog post] so prevalent, can you pinpoint its signs? Further, are you aware of the appropriate actions to take if you witness it happening to a co-worker? The following are tips for recognizing bullying behaviors and your options for stopping the harassment.

Read in full and remember that, although the advice is provided with reference to US workplaces, the behaviour is not confined to the USA.

Directgov has some advice, has does the TUC.


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