By ComplyRight –
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time for schools, communities and workplaces to get involved and take a stand against bullying.
In recent years, bullying has grown much bigger than a few “harmless” taunts from kids on the playground. It has become a type of emotional and verbal warfare that is fought at any age, in any social circle and in virtually any setting — including the workplace.
What Is Workplace Bullying?
Workplace bullying is defined as a pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes physical or emotional harm. Bullying is often done by someone who has authority over the victim but it can also be done by peers. (more…)