Tension makes for fertile bullying ground
Barbara Jaworski, CEO of the Workplace Institute, gives insight on bullying in the workplace in this Mid-November issue of The Bottom Line.
There is no generation gap when it comes to bullying. New research indicates both younger and older workers are being bullied in the workplace.
According to the most recent survey, 39 per cent of workers 50 to 64 years old are currently or have been bullied at their place of work. For 18 to 29 year olds, the figure is remarkably similar: 36 per cent.
“Competition is escalating so there is more tension at work. There is more likelihood of misunderstanding as values of different generations collide in the workplace,” said Karim Jamal, an accounting professor at the University of Alberta’s School of Business in Edmonton.
“We do see bullying,” said Barbara Jaworski, chief executive officer of the Workplace Institute, a talent management firm, in Toronto. “People feel very strongly when they’re trying to get ahead. Organizations need to look at their workplace culture.”
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