Most of us, when we think of bullying think of a schoolyard, or some other setting involving children or teens. What about the workplace? Does bullying happen there? What about your workplace? Is your first reaction "No way! That would never happen!"? While you are not alone, you may not be right. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute's survey from this year, 60.3 million U.S. workers are affected by workplace bullying. Here are a few other facts and figures from the survey: 70% of the bullies are male. 61% of the bullies are bosses and 33% are co-workers. How have employers responded? According to this same survey, 25% did nothing, 46% conducted "sham" investigations, 23% took steps to help the target, and a mere 6% punished the perpetrator. Is it illegal? In most states, technically (and currently), no.  In that case, if you are an employer, why should you feel the need to do anything at all? The short answer: Because: a) it's the right thing to do; and b) it's in your interest.  Let's take a better look at that. Read on... 

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