Workplace bullying is a problem in nearly every workplace in the world.  Some organizations face greater challenges with bullying than others, but it rears it's ugly head in most organizations today.  Workplace bullying is essentially treating others with hostility.  Bullying happens every day peer-to-peer, however bullying by managers towards their subordinates is an even greater problem.  Most studies show that workplace bullies are managers nearly 75% of the time.

• Giving an unjustly negative performance review.
• Taking disciplinary action that is unfair or unwarranted.
• Giving employees duties that are undesirable and that are beneath their level in the organization.
• Giving excessive amounts of work that is unreasonable to finish.
• Refusing an employee the assistance needed to complete their job successfully.
• Refusing to acknowledge good work.
• Taking credit for a subordinate employee's work.
• Belittling or criticizing an employee's work unfairly.
• Excessive micromanagement.
• Yelling, screaming, sarcasm or any other inappropriate verbal behavior.
• Requiring an employee to work long hours and weekends when these extra hours far exceed the job description.
• Showing favoritism towards some employees or others.
• Excluding employees from work related activities.
• Constantly changing rules and guidelines with no good reason.