PREVENTING BULLYING

 

INTRODUCTION

Workplace bullies intentionally shove or walk into people, block their passage in the halls, lock them in closets, steal kisses, and steal personal possessions. They may confront, intimidate, and/or abuse their peers and even supervisors. And sometimes the supervisors are the bullies.

Bullying is about power, usually by someone who perceives he or she has very little of it. It’s also an early form of aggressive, violent behavior. Employees bullied by their peers may fake illness or otherwise refuse to attend work, may bring weapons to work to defend themselves against the bullies, or may turn violent themselves and seek retaliation because they feel those in charge can’t or won’t protect them.

Bullying costs public entities in time and money. The financial costs are invoiced as legal fees, property repair, low productivity, of loss of income. Time is measured in lost-hours from work due to fear or illness and in responding to reported cases of bullying. The risk can be managed and it’s to the entity’s advantage to support strategies to protect workers.

 

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• Why be concerned?
• Demographics of bully
• Risk Management Strategies For Diffusing Bullies
• Senior Management Role
• Human Resources Role
• Legal Role
• Supervisors Role
• Employees
• Recommendations

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