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One in seven people have been bullied at work, with higher paid staff more likely to report problems, according to new research. | One in seven people have been bullied at work, with higher paid staff more likely to report problems, according to new research. |
A TUC study of almost 3m adults also suggested that bullying was more prevalent in public sector jobs. | A TUC study of almost 3m adults also suggested that bullying was more prevalent in public sector jobs. |
Men were more likely than women to be bullied, and the age group facing most victimisation was the 45-54 bracket. | Men were more likely than women to be bullied, and the age group facing most victimisation was the 45-54 bracket. |
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: "This level of bullying at work is completely unacceptable." | TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: "This level of bullying at work is completely unacceptable." |
He added: "Every organisation needs to have an anti-bullying policy, and every manager should ensure that there is zero tolerance of bullying either by line managers or workmates." | |
About 14% of those questioned said they had been bullied in their current job. | About 14% of those questioned said they had been bullied in their current job. |
One in five said bullying was an issue in their workplace. Workers earning under £20,000 a year reported much less bullying than those paid up to £60,000. | One in five said bullying was an issue in their workplace. Workers earning under £20,000 a year reported much less bullying than those paid up to £60,000. |
The TUC also said it was supporting a Ban Bullying at Work Day on 7 November. | The TUC also said it was supporting a Ban Bullying at Work Day on 7 November. |
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