Being Bullied By The Bully
Bullying is a pervasive problem inUK workplaces,with around 15% of people at any one time labelling themselves as being bullied. This figure can be doubled if the label of BULLYING is removed,and individuals are asked instead about persistant unacceptable behaviours that they experience at work. Such behaviours range from overt actions such as SHOUTING, through to covert actions such as failing to assign CREDIT FOR POSITIVE WORK.
BULLYING AT WORK CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE AND TO ANYONE, regardless of GENDER,AGE or hierarchical position.
The effects of bullying can be severe, in some cases resulting in SUICIDE or significant MENTAL BREAKDOWN.
In the UK a majority of bullies are reported to their managers[80%]
The organisations action [or inaction] taken in relation to bullying will often be JUDGED BY STAFF, with INACTION by organisations being seen as CONDONING BULLYING AT WORK.
Once bullying behaviour has become established it is much more difficult to remedy.
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