Category Archive: Workplace bullying

Apr 27 2012

Workplace bullying tricky to address

By Erin Burke In a research study published in 2010, 17.8 per cent of New Zealand employees claimed to have been the victims of bullying in the workplace. The international range in this study was between 5 per cent and 20 per cent, indicating New Zealand had one of the highest rates in the world. …

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Apr 27 2012

Workplace bully’s tirade amounts to constructive dismissal

By Erik Marshall Giovanni Strizzi (“Strizzi”) was a General Manager at a health club called Curzons Carlingwood Club in Ottawa (“Club”). David Thomas (“Thomas”) and John Cardillo (“Cardillo”) were partners in the operations of various health clubs in the Toronto and St. Catharines area in addition to the club in Ottawa (collectively referred to as …

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Apr 24 2012

Time to face up to workplace bullying in schools

By Esme Kettle It was 3.45 on a Friday afternoon. The tears came almost as soon as the bell sounded and quickly became those choking sobs that prevent words from coming out, let alone making sense. She sat at one of the desks where the PSHE lesson on bullying had just taken place and allowed …

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Apr 20 2012

Bullies in the workplace? You bet

By Dee DePass Cowering from bullies in the workplace? Know two things. You’re not alone and there are tips to stop the abusive behavior. Susan Heathfield , human resources author for About.com, reports there is no shortage of bosses who yell at their workers; pick, pick, pick at that one mistake, or constantly undermine or …

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