Hiding the (dangerous) problem of workplace bullying
Publication date: 24.03.2010
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In what’s become known as “Shovegate”, the Prime Minister has been accused of bullying his staff. Downing Street has dismissed the reports as “nonsense”. But what should you do if you hear whispers
about this type of behaviour?
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Office rage on the rise
Publication date: 13.12.2007
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Office rage on the rise.. A growing problem for SMEs. With the Health & Safety Executive reporting an increase in stress statistics in 2006/7, it’s hardly surprising to find that recent research
shows a jump in office rage incidents. It’s claimed that eight out of ten UK employees have witnessed acts of visible anger in the workplace. The most...
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Rise of the cyber-bully
Publication date: 15.11.2007
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You’re familiar with the legal risks of workplace bullying. Yet according to new research, a new type - cyber-bullying - is on the rise. What’s the latest?
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How to avoid liability
Publication date: 14.06.2007
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In light of recent legal developments and large payouts, it’s vital that you’re not tempted to ignore bullying at work. How should you approach this in order to minimise the risk of liability?
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Don’t ignore workplace bullying
Publication date: 19.04.2007
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Turning a blind eye to bullying at work can be a high-risk strategy, especially as 67% of employees claim to affected. What are the signs to watch out for and what should you have in place to deal
with the issues?
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Deadlier than the male?
Publication date: 30.11.2006
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Most of the high-profile cases involving bullying have involved male managers. However, a new case warns of the perils of overlooking situations where the aggressors are all females. What’s the
latest you need to be aware of?
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