We talked about workplace bullying in the last class. This video tells about it, saying that a bullied employee can turn to unions or HR Dpt, but in most cases the superior who bullies gets worse. If the law does not protect employees against bullying, then who/what will?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLtIwBlsYM&feature=related
Isil Nart
Interesting video. It seems to say that there is not enough legal protection for bullies and unless there is a specific policy against bullying, management and unions end up supporting the bully.
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John
It is a very interesting video. I am working at the Human Resources department for almost 8 years now. I am not in the position to deal with bullying issue, but I have heard about it. In the union company, usually when it happends, the "target" reports it to the union first, then the target and the representative of the union will go to the Direct of HR and address the issue. Investigation begins immediately. the complain will keep confidential to the maximum extend possible. At most of companies, there is a Whistleblower Policy, which protes employees from retaliation. I do not think the union will end up supporting the bully as long as the supportive docments or evidences prove the manager is guilt of bully. But I have to say it is very difficult to provide proof.
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