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September 1, 2026

Why Workplace Bully Culture is Bad For Business

If you can't define bullying, you can't cost it. Here I break down the research definition, the causes and what it costs your business. In this episode we cover: The 3 elements of workplace bu...

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If you can't define bullying, you can't cost it. Here I break down the research definition, the causes and what it costs your business.

In this episode we cover:

  • The 3 elements of workplace bullying
  • How working conditions predict bullying at work
  • Why the cost of bullying is understated in your business

If you want to go further When we work with clients we gather evidence to serve one purpose: to support or undermine a claim, an assumption or a hypothesis. It stops you building work around unexamined issues and keeps you grounded in evidence your colleagues trust. Here's our method on one page. Get it here: https://cheatsheet.elementofinclusion.com/

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