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Acknowledging and Eradicating Workplace Bullying and Power Abuse
O, it is excellent To have a giant’s strength, but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
—William Shakespeare,Measure for Measure, Act 2, Scene 2
We wanted to consult with you regarding problems we’re having in one of our departments,” the head of HR informed me as we sat in her office. “It seems that one of our managers has been a bit . . . abrupt with his staff, and even though we moved him to a different position and brought in a new manager, his staff haven’t quite . . . moved on.” She seemed a bit uncomfortable as she spoke and careful to choose the correct wording.
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