In August 2017, Judge J Henry awarded Mary-Rose Robinson $1,468,991 in damages. Her former employer, the Queensland State Government, was found to have been negligent…
Awareness and action – a $1.46 million workplace bullying lesson
How many Australians are at risk of workplace bullying?
Can we quantify the number of Australian employees who are at risk of injury from workplace bullying? I asked myself this question with the knowledge…
You think you are resilient to workplace bullying…but are you really?
“I never thought it would happen to me. I had spent a decade being a reasonably good manager and leader. I didn’t think I would…
Are you aware of the workplace bullying mediation risk?
Mediation. It has been a key successful solution in resolving our workplace conflicts. However, mediation is not an effective solution to workplace bullying, particularly in…
Hiding behind a screen – Are you prepared for the evils of workplace cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying. It is a term we more commonly associate with school children than adults. Yet adults can and do use the cyber-universe inappropriately, as the…
Are you a workplace bullying bystander?
What’s it like to be bullied for eight years without relief? I worked with a man who found himself in this situation. Targeted by his…
Is our fear of talking to each other increasing the incidence of workplace bullying?
Digital communication has revolutionised the way we communicate. A quick email to colleagues because they are out of the office and we know they are…
Why do women bully other women more than they bully men?
The world of workplace bullying is a complex one. In my own learning about the subject area, my own pre-conceptions and understanding is constantly being…
Does your management team support workplace bullying?
It’s great to think that your management team doesn’t support workplace bullying. You might think that they don’t, but what do your employees think? Perception…
Bullied mature workers – friend or foe?
Experienced team members can be amazing mentors and informal leaders. They can help you build a positive culture and business success. Yet when targeted by…