Bullying is a safety matter

Workplace bullying is a risk to work health and safety because it may affect the mental and physical health of individuals. Effects may include:

• distress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression
• physical illness: headaches, fatigue, digestive problems
• negative impact on work performance, concentration, ability to make decisions
• deteriorating relationships with colleagues, family, friends

It can damage the reputation of your business and lead to:

• high staff turnover, associated recruitment / training costs
• increased absenteeism
• lost productivity
• costs for counselling, mediation and support
• costs for workers compensation claims or legal action