Information and advice on bullying in the workplace

Understanding the root causes of workplace bullying - how and why bullies bully - is key to effective action. Whether you are a victim, have been accused of bullying others, can see bullying going on around you, or are a HR manager, here you will find new insights into how bullying arises within organisations.

Insecurity, envy, the potential for shame, unrealistic expectations and a futile search for recognition are some of the underlying factors.

Based on many years of research into workplace bullying, Dr Sheila White provides advice on how to prevent and more effectively manage bullying scenarios.

Although this site focusses on workplace bullying, much of the information can be used to understand bullying in schools and in the home. The dynamics are very similar.