News tagged with workplace bullying


'Ambient' bullying gives employees urge to quit

Merely showing up to work in an environment where bullying goes on is enough to make many of us think about quitting, a new study suggests. Canadian researchers writing in the journal Human Relations published by SAGE, have f ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Code of practice needed for workplace bullying

(Medical Xpress)—Recent high profile cases of workplace bullying highlight New Zealand's legislative weaknesses in this area, say academics from Massey University and AUT.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Workplace bullying ups risk of prescriptions for anxiety, depression, insomnia

Witnessing or being on the receiving end of bullying at work heightens the risk of employees being prescribed antidepressants, sleeping pills, and tranquillisers, finds research published in BMJ Open.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0