We tend to associate “bullying” with our schooldays, however, it is becoming increasingly obvious that this kind of abuse can extend to the workplace. There, without the degree of supervision and scrutiny provided by teachers and parents, and formally articulated rules of behavior inherent to schools, bullying can not only…
Many people report that the American education system does not provide adequate preparation for people leaving college and entering the workforce. Young people may feel they lack real-world knowledge for example, about paying taxes and applying for mortgages or loans. As well, many experience “imposter syndrome,” the feeling that they…
We often find ourselves navigating complex situations where our wants and needs feel unnoticed, unacknowledged, or unfulfilled — in both personal and professional contexts. Learning how to recognize and respond to your own needs is a dynamic and lifelong process, but might not be something you think or talk about…
This week, we’re focusing on The Impact of Bullying, in our three-part series on bullying. While the consequences of bullying are far-ranging, bullying in the workplace is particularly challenging because of the simultaneous impact on the personal, interpersonal and professional level. People are social creatures, programmed towards a pack mentality,…
This week, we’re focusing on Bystander Intervention, in our three-part series on bullying. A 2017 study surveying more than 1000 American workers indicated that workplace bullying may affect up to 60 million Americans. In addition to 19% of respondents reporting that they had been the target of this type of…