Workplace Bullying

Bullying is something we thought would end after grammar school. Unfortunately, workplace bullying is a problem many people face. Statistics show that one in six people experience workplace bullying. And the workplace bully may be your boss or your co-worker.

Workplace Bullying Defined

The Workplace Bullying Institute defines workplace bullying as the "repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons by one or more perpetrators."

Identifying Signs of Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying manifests in a number of ways, such as through the use of words and actions to intimidate their victims. Workplace bullying can be verbal abuse; threatening, humiliating or offensive behavior/actions; work interference or work sabotage, that is actions or inactions, miscommunication that hinders the bullied person's ability to get the job done.

The Health Effects Of Workplace Bullying

The effects of workplace bullying behavior often extend beyond the mental and physical health of the person being bullied and back into the home. The health effects of workplace bullying are myriad; the most common conditions being stress related. However, the extreme emotional stress from workplace bullying can exacerbate physical conditions such as high blood pressure.

Learn More About Workplace Bullying

Visit KidsTerrain and you will find additional information about workplace bullying including suggested readings, webinars and programs, Let's Talk About...™ Frequently Asked Questions. View our new webinar, Bullying In The Workplace by Rena Hannaford, where you will learn about what defines workplace bullying, the scope of workplace bullying, how to identify the signs of workplace bullying, examples of workplace bullying, the effects of workplace bullying on you and your family, and techniques you can use to effectively deal with workplace bullying.