Workplace Bullying

Abusive Behavior which can also be called Bullying has evolved in the workplace by managers and supervisors who are using their positions of power to mistreat or disrespect others.  Unfortunately, unless the situation involves race, gender or ethnic origin, there is often no legal protection against abusive behavior in the workplace.

(Source:  Effects of Bullying on the Victim 3.6% Ø Stress & job dissatisfaction 9.8% 14.6 Ø High absenteeism 49.4 % % Ø Hyper-vigilance 22.6 % Ø Psychological and Under 1 month 1-3 Months psychosocial distress 3-6 Months 6-12 Months Over one year Ø Job loss (D. Gross, 2001)

Surveyed individuals have devastating reported contemplating suicide; 20% later succeeded effects on the target! Victims of bullying are three times more likely to experience depression than the average individual.  The impact of bullying on victims has been found to correlate with the diagnostic criteria of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and anxiety. (Dieter, 2001).