Bullying has been much in the news lately, with a primary focus on cyber-bullying by children and young adults.

However, workplace bullying is also a real issue.

According to a survey developed by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) and conducted by Zogby International, 35% of American workers have experienced bullying firsthand. That percentage equates to approximately 53.5 million Americans working under emotional duress caused by co-workers and bosses; an additional 15% have witnessed workplace bullying.

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