April 16, 2003

How to deal effectively with the office bully
Posted by jbutler@bostonworks.com">Jason Butler at 8:47 AM -

The Wall Street Journal gives some tips on how to handle a bullying boss, a type becoming far more prevalent.

Workplace bullying, also called generalized workplace harassment or status-blind harassment, is nothing new, of course. Yet few companies have policies in place to deal with bullies. And today's high-stress workplaces might be breeding grounds for bullies, experts say.

As employers demand that leaner staffs handle heavier workloads, the added stress can drive managers to vent their frustrations on subordinates. Workers, scared of getting laid off, feel they must tolerate it. A few can even suffer panic attacks or other health problems, such as higher blood pressure, as a result of workplace anxiety.

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