One in Six UK Workers Have Been Bullied via E-mail
One in six workers in the UK has been bullied via e-mail, according to a new study. A poll conducted by internet job site Reed.co.uk showed that e-mail bullying is on the increase. Perhaps surprisingly, the higher up the office ladder people are, the more likely they are to be targeted by e-bullies. While just 15% of secretaries claim to be the victim of such attacks, 28% of their bosses are being harassed via the inbox. Examples of such bullying range from unfair comments sent by managers keen to avoid face-to-face confrontations to unwelcome personal remarks. The problem is likely to affect productivity, the report says. Some people find such bullying so distressing they need time off work, although nearly a third confront the bully and 22% talk the problem through with friends or managers. Reed advises anyone suffering from e-mail bullying to talk to friends and colleagues about the problem as well as discussing matters face to face with the sender. People should also keep a record of exchanges so it can be used as evidence should the problem persist. [Full story: E-mail bullying on the rise - BBC News]
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