Bullying at work is a much greater problem than people once realised. It’s bad for people and organisations.

Bullying is not about being bossy or the occasional angry outburst about work, it is about persistent, repeated behaviour including criticism, being excluded and ignored, and being overloaded with work.

One of the most challenging aspects of being bullied is that most of the behaviour is covert.  It’s underhand and difficult to confront, especially if your confidence and self-esteem are already undermined by it.  It can creep up on you and wear you down, make you feel belittled and inadequate, and gradually make you lose faith in yourself.  


How can you be sure that you’re being bullied?

The clearest signal is that