| When we think of the workplace bully we usually think | | | | who doesn't always fit the stereotype and can be |
| of a loud, abusive and foul-tempered individual who has | | | | harder to recognize. And it's not always the boss! |
| the power to make our lives miserable. | | | | The modern day workplace bully can be any |
| Traditionally the signs of a workplace bully are | | | | co-worker or a subordinate. The Australian Board of |
| someone who will yell at you rather than ask, slam | | | | Industrial Relations has cited a 23 percent increase in |
| rather than shut a door, threaten rather than | | | | complaints from managers about their subordinates' |
| compromise and stand over instead of sit down. | | | | aggressive behaviors and interestingly the Australian |
| But, after spending a day in a client's workplace | | | | Board of Mental Health has cited an unprecedented |
| recently, it is clear the workplace bully has morphed | | | | increase in sick days being taken due to stress. |
| and grown into a savvy and sophisticated individual | | | | |