Workplace Bullying

Explanation
Whereas aggression may involve a single act, bullying involves repeated attacks against the target, creating an on-going pattern of behavior.

Explanation
In a prevalence study of U.S. workers, 41.4% of respondents reported experiencing psychological aggression at work in the past year representing 47 million U.S. workers.

Explanation
Signs of corporate and institutional bullying include:
• Failure to meet organizational goals;
• Increased frequencies of grievances, resignations, and requests for transfers;
• Increased absence due to sickness; and
• Increased disciplinary actions.

Organizational changes are not a sign of corporate and institutional bullying.

Explanation
Bullying also differs from retaliation, which occurs after a person makes a complaint of illegal discrimination, and is then the subject of an adverse employment action or subjected to harassment because he or she made the complaint.

Explanation
BENEFITS OF ADDRESSING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR:
• Improved staff satisfaction and retention;
• Enhanced reputation for the organization;
• Creates a culture of professionals;
• Important role models for all others;
• Improves patient safety and quality of care;
• Greater staff willingness to speak up on patient care problems;
• Reduced liability exposure & risk management; and
• A more civil, productive, and desirable workplace.