"I lost sleep; I'd vomit before going to work." The human cost of bullying in the workplace.

02/27/22 • 25 min

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Workplace bullying is a complex and insidious problem that one in 10 of us in Australia experience at some stage in our careers.

We look at the organisational structures behind bullying itself, how many of us might be unwilling bystanders, and the impact it has on us physically and mentally.

Guest:

Michelle Tuckey, Professor of Work & Organisational Psychology within UniSA Justice & Society and the Centre for Workplace Excellence.

With thanks to Jessica, Neil and Therese for sharing their stories of experiencing workplace bullying.

Workplace bullying is a complex and insidious problem that one in 10 of us in Australia experience at some stage in our careers.

We look at the organisational structures behind bullying itself, how many of us might be unwilling bystanders, and the impact it has on us physically and mentally.

Guest:

Michelle Tuckey, Professor of Work & Organisational Psychology within UniSA Justice & Society and the Centre for Workplace Excellence.

With thanks to Jessica, Neil and Therese for sharing their stories of experiencing workplace bullying.

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