Not all cases of workplace conflict and improper behaviour conform to the classic victim-perpetrator definition of bullying
In a Nutshell: Issue 106
This research found that some perceived cases of bullying may have more to do with organisational-level environmental factors and dynamics than a simple victim-perpetrator scenario. To evaluate the risk of workplace conflict and bullying, HR teams should take an organisational-level perspective that looks beyond the potential victims and perpetrators.
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Jake Young, Research Associate
Jake joined the CIPD in 2018, having completed a master’s degree in Social Science Research Methods at the University of Nottingham. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Sociology.
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