How common is workplace bullying?
An OfficeTeam survey finds more than two in five (43%) of workers admit they’ve had an office bully, yet the majority (63%) of human resources (HR) managers interviewed say they think workplace bullying never happens at their company. Another 25% think it rarely occurs.
When employees were asked how they responded to a bully, 27% say they told their manager. Another 25% confronted the bully, and 18% did nothing.
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“Workplace bullying often flies under the radar because employees tolerate or fail to report it,” says Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “Managers and staff alike should be supported in addressing bullying issues. This includes not giving anyone a pass for negative behaviour, no matter how valued that person may be.”
The survey includes responses from more than 400 Canadian workers 18 years or older and employed in office environments, and more than 300 HR managers at Canadian companies with 20 or more employees.
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