Key facts
Bullying is defined as repeated unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee that creates a risk to their health and safety.
It can have an immediate and long-term negative impact on those involved, including those who witness bullying.
In 2024, 13.3% of public sector employees experienced bullying.
Among the employees who experienced bullying:
- 47.7% were bullied by a colleague
- 45.2% were bullied by a manager or supervisor
- incivility, exclusion, intimidation and the withholding of essential information were the most common types.
Employees who experienced bullying
Type of bullying
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Source of the bullying
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Working relationship to the bully
Who employees told
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Why employees didn’t submit a formal complaint
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