Workplace bullies most poisonous

Study: Workplace bullying is more harmful to employees than sexual harassment, according to a paper presented at the Seventh International Conference on Work, Stress and Health in Washington, D.C. Lead author Sandy Hershcovis, PhD, of the University of Manitoba says society has deemed sexual harassment unacceptable and organizations reach out to victims. "In contrast," he says, "non-violent forms of workplace aggression such as incivility and bullying are not illegal, leaving victims to fend for themselves.

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