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Bullying:
If you are an adult, the word bully conjures up a big oafish kid terrorizing
the smaller kids in the playground and the schoolyard. Now that you're all
grown up, it's an unfortunate lesson to learn that bullies exist in the
workplace. We offer some advice to help you manage the conflict that a bully
can stir up for you in your workplace. If your child is suffering from the
attentions of a bully we can help you deal with the situation effectly as
well. Bullies can surely excercise your conflict resolution skills and this
category will help you do just that.
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By Debbie Jenkins
- According to Unison (the public sector union), reports of bullying have doubled in the past ten years. Their survey of 7,000 workers found that more than one in three people had been victims of bullying in the past six months.
Dr Daniel Scott, author of 'Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace', says: "With the current financial climate, extra pressure has been put on managers and workers to get results. This has led to more aggressive targets, increased pressure, more criticism of co-workers and a very real concern for job security." PS. You should know that this doesn't necessarily mean more bullying is happening, but only more is reported.
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By Tamsin Austoni
- A personal account of a school official meeting with the parents of a bully. See how important it is to give the responsibility back to the parents.
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By n a
- Students who bully others tend to have difficulties with other relationships, such as those with friends and parents. Targeting those relationships, as well as the problems children who bully have with aggression and morality, may offer ideas for intervention and prevention.
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By n a
- "The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in communities across the United States," says Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., an expert on veteran mental health and an assistant professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis.
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By n a
- Workplace bullying, such as belittling comments, persistent criticism of work and withholding resources, appears to inflict more harm on employees than sexual harassment, say researchers who presented their findings at a recent conference.
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By n a
- Find out more about 'R Time' - schooling which is all about relationships to improve education. Learn how school yard bullying can be reduced.
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