Can the Federal Government protect their employees from bullying? At least one agency can –here’s the workplace bullying policy posted on the NIH website. Warm thoughts to all who have been furloughed during the shutdown:
“Anti-Bullying Statement”
The Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing a safe and positive work environment for all employees. Recently, press coverage and technology use has shed light on the issue of bullying, bringing real time images of inappropriate behavior to our homes and workplace. Bullying occurs when people use their power, via verbal, physical or other means to control or harm others. Often, the victims have a hard time defending themselves. It usually involves repeated negative behavior.
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OUR BULLY PULPIT 
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This is such a great article. I was a recent victim of workplace bullying. Often times people discuss bullying at schools but it also happens in the workplace.
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Workplace Bullying is being address by the Federal Government!
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