At Work Programs

More than 25 million people have been bullied at work. Many bosses bully their employees -- through public humiliation, impossible assignments, favoritism -- and other tactics that produce stress, anger, resentment and lack of productivity.

In short, bullying at work NEVER leads to good business.

Dr. Haber has consulted with companies and educational institutions on ways to identify and stop bullying in the workplace. For information, please contact us.

The Bully in the Workplace

Article by Dr. Haber

Employees suffering from bullying at the hands of their bosses or co-workers have been getting some new attention of late.

Bullying is all about power. It happens when a boss or employee (the bully) targets a single worker (the victim) and uses behavior that has the intention to hurt or undermine him/her. Bullying appears in lots of obvious or insidious ways. Physical bullying, like taking office possessions or loading up on impossible tasks may not be as painful as verbal bullying – yelling, public insults or demeaning comments – but still has a negative impact. The most painful kind of bullying is relational, which includes being singled out, excluded, or denied promotions without just cause.

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