Workplace bullying should also be tackled

DISCUSSIONS about bullying should also include bullying in the workplace, which involves the abuse or misuse of power by people normally in senior positions towards employees in the lower level. The term “office politics” is often used to justify workplace bullying.

When faced with complaints about bullying, the human resources (HR) narrative tends to downplay such incidents as the company’s work culture and employees would be advised to look at their shortcomings and adapt accordingly.