The Samaritans released a survey recently, which revealed that one in four people have suffered workplace bullying: an incredibly worrying statistic.
Young employees (18-24 years) are most vulnerable to stress, with 38 per cent feeling less likely than all other age groups to talk openly to their managers and 57per cent unable to talk to colleagues. Forty-eight per cent are more likely to be bullied by clients and customers whereas over half of other age groups reported being bullied by their managers.
Managing workplace bullying is an increasing challenge for employers. It is a serious health and safety issue that every employee and every company should be aware of.
A good anti-bullying policy and some company-wide workshops are invaluable to ensure that everyone understands and gets the message.
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