Denial-It Doesnt Work
Friend and readers. Another reader has posted us an article which appeared in the Herald on Saturday. We will print it for your information.
The reactions by Bill Mcgregor of the Headteachers Association to John Stodter of the Directors of Education and Cosla’s spokesman to the suggestion that bullying is ’endemic’ within six local authorities make interesting reading[The Herald May 16th].They seem to deny it is a problem on their own patches.Just a small review of existing evidence might be helpful.
Two years ago Amicus and the DTI funded a national project that addressed the serious issue of BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE,in which it estimated the cost to UK employers as more than £2bn a year in sick pay, staff turnover and loss of production. One in ten employees said they had been bullied
That friends and readers is a summary of the article and tells us that bullying not only affects the victim which in the first instance is appaling,but it has an affect right across the board,causing havoc and pain for many.
So if employers do the right thing and deal with the bully using decisive action,the organisation and the economy will benefit.Look at the cost of a do nothing policy.
Thanks to Graham for this information and keep it coming.