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Bullying, Harassment, and Respect in the Workplace Stats and Facts

FACTS

  • Bullying and harassment increase stress and reduce psychological safety.
  • Low-level behaviours often escalate when ignored.
  • High-turnover environments increase risk of conflict.
  • Respectful teams communicate more effectively.
  • Children are sensitive to adult emotional dynamics.

STATS

  • The U.S. Workplace Bullying Institute reports that about 30% of U.S. workers have experienced workplace bullying.
  • NIOSH links workplace harassment to increased risk of anxiety, depression, and burnout.
  • U.S. organizations with unresolved bullying report significantly higher turnover rates.
  • Statistics Canada reports that workers who experience harassment are more likely to report poor mental health and reduced job satisfaction.
  • In 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 73,000 workplace harassment and discrimination charges, including cases involving education and childcare settings.
  • In Canada, nearly 1 in 5 workers reports experiencing harassment or violence in the workplace, according to the Statistics Canada.