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Podcast: Voices of HR
Episode: Wipe Out Workplace Bullying: How HR Can Make It Happen with Dr. Gary Namie and Law Professor David Yamada (#36)
Description: Federal laws are on the books that require physical safety and prohibit harassment and discrimination on the job. However, handling complaints that accuse managers, or even executives, of being disrespectful or abusive can be legal gray areas that leave HR caught in the middle. Dr. Gary Namie, Director of the Workplace Bullying Institute, and Suffolk University Law Professor, David Yamada, share practical ways to address these delicate situations.
According to Dr. Namie: βBullying is all about a narcissistic individual of any rank fouling up the work process and productivity and team dynamics. So bullying actually prevents work fr...