Workplace bullying is a common issue we see through our text line. Bullying at work is abuse, discrimination, and an act of violence—it affects people’s livelihoods and people can even lose their jobs. In every workplace bullying situation, there is always a target and a bully.  In this blog, we list 5 types of workplace bullies.

Laurie Scop, a social worker and a member of the Board of Directors at the National Workplace Bullying Coalition (NWBC), shares a unique and informed perspective of bullying in the workplace and how to combat the crisis. Laurie oversees the Target Resources Committee at the NWBC. 

Unsafe work environments can take a toll on a person’s physical health. Every year, approximately 125,000 workers are killed or disabled by hazardous work environments. If you feel that your physical health is in danger at work,  it’s important to know that you have rights and options.

Work in the U.S. is not working. 47.8 million workers quit their jobs in 2021, an average of 4 million per month. The data is clear. But the lived experiences of workers are missing. Those experiences point to a public health crisis.

A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have been preparing for schools and workplaces to reopen this fall. However, with the rise of the Delta variant, many employers are now reevaluating their reopening plans, and many workers are struggling with how to respond to choices their employers are making with regards to workplace COVID safety—especially if they don’t feel safe. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, here are a few tips to navigate the ever-changing landscape of COVID safety at work.

COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.