Summary

One in five people know from personal experience that bullying is not confined to the schoolyard. these people know that bullying is rife in the adult world: it is condoned and even encouraged in politics, in sport, and in the workplace.Bullying in the workplace: an occupational hazardfocuses particularly on this form of psychological bullying, which is often done on the sly, without witnesses, and consequently is much more difficult to prove. Helene Richards and Sheila Freeman explore this serious form of psychological bullying in a way that is practical, comprehensive and easy-to-read. Drawing on case studies they summarise the different types of workplace bully, the effects of bullying on employees and employers, the rights of employees and employers, avenues for conflict resolution, legal options for victims, returning to work, survival strategies, and more.