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Contributing Business Writer

Collette McKenna Parker

November 5, 2008

Did you know that about 54 million Americans are either the victim of workplace bullying or have seen it in action, according to The Workplace Bullying Institute  (or, even that WBI existed?)?
 
Yep, “Current research bears out the notion that bullying is widespread, cuts across age and gender lines, and affects virtually every sector of the economy,” writes Adam Penenberg on BNet.com, and – surprise! – bullies are most likely to be your boss.
 
Read his blog defining the problem of boss bullies and the cost consequences at:
http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-242718.html?promo=713&tag=nl.e713
 
And, because of the current financial situation, bosses can be in a really bad mood anyway, possibly triggering more bullying. Read Joanna Higgins’ “Is the Financial Crisis Bringing Out the Bully in Your Boss?” at:
http://blogs.bnet.co.uk/sterling-performance/2008/10/27/is-the-financial-crisis-bringing-out-the-bully-in-your-boss/

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