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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Toxic Workplaces: Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullying Toxic workplaces are mostly characterized by infighting, intimidation, and gossip. Physical harassment Physical harassment refers to any type of unwelcome and non-consensual physical contact. Many organizations also have specific policies and handbooks about the topic.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. I’m sure you’ve realized while it’s common to have a lot of office politics, it is not fun to work in a gossip-filled environment.