Tips on targets of bullying

Is it bullying?

• Are you on the receiving end of inappropriate behaviours (shouting, swearing, undue or constant criticism, ridiculing, inappropriate or impossible work targets, ostracism, exclusion from work or social events, name calling, ganging up, bad mouthing to others, unwelcome comments of a sexual or racial origin)?

• Have the behaviours been repeated over a significant period (“significant” might be anything from several times in a single month, to several or many times over a year or two years)?

• Have you been personally affected by these repeated behaviours (may include insomnia, anxiety, dreading work, vomiting before coming to work, loss of motivation or confidence, depression, physical illness)?

If the answer is …