The impacts of workplace bullying are multiple and complex. They include both physical and mental health consequences from stress related physical conditions to trauma and suicide. An essential to ensure survival and recovery a target needs to be supported. However,...
As of July 1st, new industrial manslaughter laws have come into effect in Victoria. This means that employers could face criminal charges for deaths that occur in their workplace as a result of employer negligence. If convicted, an individual could face a maximum of...
A few years ago, I worked with a manager (let’s call him Bob) who was technically fantastic at his job, but not so good at people management. Bob liked control. When there was an issue to be sorted, it was his way or no way at all. Listening and collaboration...
One of the first steps we are told when there is a bullying allegation, whether in HR or as a general manager, is to investigate the matter. The message is to investigate, even if the employee doesn’t want it to be undertaken. That’s an understandable approach....
How can this be that he can’t see that his behaviour is causing problems? He humiliates his team members in meetings. His sharp responses, shut his team down. He has been known to shout abuse at individual employees. You have raised concerns with him to let him...
This article is the second of two parts exploring bullying and its prevention strategies within the return to work in our current COVID-19 environment. In it, we draw on the perspectives of members from the newly formed Australian Association of Workplace Bullying...
