Bullying in the Workplace

Bullying is defined as a repeated, persistent and continuous behaviour, as opposed to a single negative act. Generally, perceiving a power imbalance between the victim and the perpetrator, the victim feels inferior whether this imbalance is there or not.

Although other types of violence receive more media attention, workplace bullying is of great importance and can affect many people.

Topics include:

• Defining bullying
• Effects of bullying
• Preventing bullying
• Recognizing and removing the risks
• Specific control strategies
• Putting the knowledge to work

Upon completion of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the effects of bullying in the workplace, on the organization and on its workers
• Recognize the signs of bullying and why it happens
• Identify the roles of the employers, managers, supervisors and employees in recognizing and preventing bullying
• Use tools to assist the victim, co-workers, supervisors and the employer to recognize, assess and control bullying in the workplace