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If you saw a young child being pushed around on the playground, chances are you would intervene. But are you equally proactive when you see bullying at work? While this may sound like a hypothetical question, it’s anything but. According to a 2014 survey conducted by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI), 27% of Americans have been bullied at work, 21% have witnessed it and 72% of us are aware that workplace bullying happens. Real bullying involves more than just bad management and obnoxious behavior. How Bullying Can Harm A Victim’s Health It also means health-harming behaviors that can include verbal abuse, offensive conduct and intentional sabotage. And workplace bullying doesn’t just harm the victim. It leads to poor morale, high turnover and low productivity, which impact the entire organization. (MORE: What to Do When You Work for a Bully) The problem is now so widespread that lawmakers in 15 states have introduced legislation aimed at prodding employers to take the matter seriously or face consequences. (Tennessee already has workplace bullying laws on the books, but they only apply to public sector employees.) Why Boomers Can Be Effective So what are you willing to do about it? I ask because many boomers are in management and as a result, some are in a good position to take action. Even if you’re not among your employer’s leadership team, you still might be able to make a difference. If you’re well respected by colleagues, have good... |
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