At some point, workplace confrontations are unavoidable. Somebody will try and do something or want to do something that clashes with something else that someone else is trying to do. On the surface, managers and HR may be satisfied that there are no reports of interpersonal conflict between workers. However, this could indicate that a toxic culture of conflict avoidance is festering in the workplace, and it's essential to
We sometimes come across emotionally abusive and manipulative individuals in relationships as well as in the workplace. Gaslighting behaviour sows seeds of doubt and forces people to question their memory, perception, and judgement. According to Dr Amanda Fergusson, a Sydney-based organisational psychologist, gaslighting is a form of emotional bullying and is typically demonstrated by a person with a narcissistic personality. What does gaslighting mean? It can often be difficult
You may be surprised to learn that cyberbullying is not just a teenage issue. Employees all over the world experience cyberbullying in different forms. Research studies show that approximately 72% of Australian employees have experienced cyberbullying in the workplace. Cyberbullying in the workplace, much like other forms of bullying, can cause severe levels of stress and anxiety as well as reduced levels of productivity. As awareness of cyberbullying increases,
