When most people think of workplace bullying, they picture shouting, insults or open confrontation. But bullying can also be subtle - hidden behind gossip, cliques and social exclusion. This is called relational aggression. Relational aggression in teams uses relationships as the weapon....
An NHS Trust was recently ordered to pay £29,000 in compensation after an employee was repeatedly mocked and called “Darth Vader” by colleagues. The tribunal ruled it wasn't harmless fun. It was exclusion. It was bullying. And it reflected a wider issue within the team’s culture.If you work...