Shining a new light on bullying risk
Workplace bullying is one of the most contentious workplace issues. Against the backdrop of a forthcoming National Code of Practice on preventing workplace bullying, a recent investigation by Worksafe…
- Academic rigour, journalistic flair
- For curious minds
- Expert news and views
- Debate and ideas
- From the curious to the serious
Hot Topics
Bullying
Analysis and Comment (3)
False workplace bullying claims – we’re not seeing an epidemic
Workplace bullying is one of the most emotive issues in modern business. A recent article in the Weekend Australian Magazine deals with the issue of false claims of workplace bullying and how costly they…
Bullies beware: you’re now stalkers under Victorian law
Recent changes to the Victorian Crimes Act now mean that repeated acts of bullying are now classified in Victoria under the criminal offence of stalking.
In theory, if not in practice, bullying – either…
Research Briefs (3)
Child bullies and victims more likely to consider suicide
Children who have experienced long-term bullying are six times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than those who have…
Work bully victims deal with higher levels of stress
Victims of office bullying are more likely to have high levels of stress, which in turn leads to a host of mental and physical…
Bullying in schools on the decrease
There has been a significant reduction in bullying in schools worldwide according to a study from the University of South…