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h any important news i will focus on thinking about and planning how i can better use this space which i have maintained since late 2008 in the meantime i will also continue to promote the blog on sites such as facebook inviting readers to check out some of the most popular and meaningful posts during the past 18 years in addition i ll post items periodically to the blog s facebook page which you may join by going here i look forward to returning with new commentaries in the fall share this print opens in new window print share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on x opens in new window x email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading workplace bullying newsletter no 8 feb 2026 february 26 2026 by david yamada in workplace bullying newsletter workplace bullying mobbing and abuse tags workplace bullying workplace bullying newsletter 2 comments feb 2026 dear readers welcome to issue no 8 of the workplace bullying newsletter each issue contains news and research summaries short commentaries and curated resources for those interested in learning about workplace bullying and related forms of workplace mistreatment workplace bullying and harassment on the big screen despite the longtime focus of my work i ve never been eager to track down movies that depict heavy doses of bullying harassment incivility and other forms of mistreatment and discord in the workplace my sense has been that i ve learned enough about the real versions to pass on their film depictions nevertheless we can learn a lot about human behavior through the movies and workplace abuse is no exception picking up on an approach that informed the last newsletter i did an ai inquiry about how workplace bullying is depicted in movies and here s what came up workplace bullying in movies is frequently portrayed through toxic bosses intense power imbalances and at times comedic yet deeply problematic scenarios key films highlighting these issues include the devil wears prada 2006 for managerial abuse the assistant 2019 for systemic harassment and 9 to 5 1980 for misogynistic tyranny these movies often explore the psychological toll on victims and the complicity of the workplace culture key movies depicting workplace bullying the devil wears prada 2006 features intense bullying by a fashion magazine editor who demands absolute perfection the assistant 2019 a searing look at a day in the life of an assistant dealing with an abusive and predatory boss bombshell 2019 focuses on the toxic workplace culture and sexual harassment experienced by women at a major news network 9 to 5 1980 a classic comedy depicting three female employees taking revenge on their sexist egotistical and lying boss horrible bosses 2011 a comedic take on three friends who plot to kill their abusive employers office space 1999 highlights the mundane repetitive and condescending nature of corporate management north country 2005 a drama centered on sexual harassment abuse and retaliation in a mining workplace burnt 2015 features a temperamental chef who demands and bullies his staff into achieving perfection swimming with sharks 1994 explores a hollywood assistant s abuse at the hands of a sociopathic studio executive the intern 2015 while largely positive it touches on the pressure and demanding nature of modern startup culture themes and impacts power dynamics films often showcase and critique the vast power gap between managers and staff normalization of cruelty research suggests that repeated exposure to these narratives in media can potentially normalize bullying behaviors gendered harassment many depictions such as north country and bombshell focus on sexual harassment and the specific challenges women face in toxic environments psychological toll the films often highlight the emotional and mental stress on victims other notable mentions include the proposal 2009 click 2006 and employee of the month 2006 my avoidance of these themes in my own movie viewing has been so resolute that 9 to 5 is the only one discussed in this ai response that i can recall watching beginning to end but i think it may be worth the effort to screen many of the titles if only to expand my resources for public education about workplace mistreatment not surprisingly themes of sexual harassment and toxic bosses come up repeatedly in the listed films workplace bullying in real life frequently overlaps with these elements online summit conversation with andy regal building a legal framework for workplace justice in november 2024 media entrepreneur andy regal hosted an ambitious workplace bullying online summit featuring interviews with subject matter experts on various aspects of workplace bullying as part of this event andy and i had a wide ranging conversation about the role of the law in supporting justice at work andy has now posted it here on youtube andy has also launched a substack newsletter lessons from life in impossible places that discusses workplace bullying and related topics there you can also learn about his forthcoming book surviving bully culture as well as other sites and initiatives dedicated to workplace bullying to receive this newsletter to receive this newsletter and other entries to minding the workplace go to the homepage and enter your email address as indicated on the right hand column share this print opens in new window print share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on x opens in new window x email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading workplace bullying newsletter no 7 jan 2026 january 31 2026 by david yamada in work and technology workplace bullying newsletter workplace bullying mobbing and abuse tags work and technology workplace bullying workplace bullying newsletter 1 comment jan 2026 dear readers welcome to issue no 7 of the workplace bullying newsletter each issue contains news and research summaries short commentaries and curated resources for those interested in learning about workplace bullying and related forms of workplace mistreatment as you will see below this month i took to the internet to search what the online world has to report about aspects of workplace bullying google search the mainstreaming of workplace bullying as an employee relations and mental health challenge in the u s when i began diving into the topic of workplace bullying over 25 years ago the internet was still quite the digital frontier yahoo was regarded as the go to search engine google was just starting to assert its online presence against that backdrop searches for information about workplace bullying yielded a finite number of hits here in the u s drs gary ruth namie were launching their campaign against workplace workplace soon to be rebranded as the workplace bullying institute wbi today wbi remains a premier source of information about workplace bullying in addition some quick general search engine inquiries reveal that workplace bullying has become a mainstream employee relations and mental health challenge in the u s for example here is a random selection of early hits on the simple search workplace bullying wikipedia survey article about workplace bullying new york state united teachers nysut fact sheet about workplace bullying service corps of retired executives score blog article about workplace bullying lrn corporation blog article about bullying and harassment at work hracuity blog article with guidance for hr professionals on handing bullying situations university of nebraska tip sheet on preventing workplace bullying in higher education harvard business review article on workplace bullying and how to stop it paycor article about legal and liability aspects of workplace bullying in the u s calm com blog article about addressing mental health impacts of workplace bullying american psychiatric association blog article about what employers and employers can do to address workplace bullying question for ai who is likely to be bullied at work i posted this question to a generative ai platform who is likely to be bullied at work here s what i got back workplace bullies often target high performing ethical and self sufficient employees who are seen as threats as well as those who are introverted anxious or belong to minority groups targets are frequently cooperative kind and non confrontational making them vulnerable to envy or sabotage by insecure managers or peers key characteristics of targets high performers competent workers often targeted by insecure managers or peers who feel threatened by their skills popularity or dedication do gooders ethical workers those who are cooperative collaborative and hold high moral standards are frequently targeted individuals seen as different minorities specifically hispanics and african americans and lgbtq individuals face higher rates of bullying submissive or anxious personalities introverted individuals or those with lower self esteem may be targeted due to perceived inability to defend themselves women younger employees young women are at higher risk of being targeted with for example rude remarks common risk factors environments organizational culture hierarchical structures authoritarian or laissez faire leadership and workplaces with high levels of stress are common culprits industry trends bullying is particularly prevalent in healthcare education and government sectors while no one is completely exempt being a high achieving employee who is also collaborative makes one a prime target i think it s a pretty decent response based on the overall body of research of course that s what ai does i e it draws upon the wealth of available information research and data to come up with a summary response to an inquiry but therein lies a rub in that the ai platform is using this body of work in essence for free without even attributing the sources it is using this is just one of my concerns about the use of generative ai platforms in a largely unregulated aspect of technology to receive this newsletter to receive this newsletter and other entries to minding the workplace go to the homepage and enter your email address as indicated on the right hand column share this print opens in new window print share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on x opens in new window x email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading workplace bullying newsletter no 6 dec 2025 december 30 2025 by david yamada in dignity at work and in society freedom of speech politics power abuse in society workplace bullying newsletter tags dignity at work and in society freedom of speech politics power abuse in society workplace bullying newsletter 1 comment dec 2025 dear readers welcome to issue no 6 of the workplace bullying newsletter each issue contains news and research summaries short commentaries and curated resources for those interested in learning about workplace bullying and related forms of workplace mistreatment america s bullying culture as 2025 comes to a close i can t help but acknowledge how much of my academic work over the past 25 years has yielded insights for understanding the current national situation here in the u s i so wish this was not the case as long time readers know a considerable portion of my scholarly and public education work has been devoted to understanding bullying mobbing and harassment in the workplace this focus has resulted in a considerable body of scholarship about the legal policy and organizational implications of workplace bullying including the first comprehensive analysis of the need for new legal protections against severe bullying at work for the longest time i regarded this work as a niche specialization a deep dive typical of what academics do via their research and scholarly work but in recent years it has become evident that understanding bullying and related behaviors at work helps us to interpret current trends in society at large especially civic and political life in the us now with the return of donald trump to the white house this bullying culture has become the norm in terms of how the current administration communicates with the public and conducts the nation s business i know that some will regard my comments as being purely partisan politically speaking they would be correct in guessing that i generally don t agree with the trump administration s overall policy directions my bigger concerns however go to the integrity of our democracy abuses of power mass denials of individual dignity and the ways in which public discourse has been abused by this president and his minions especially via use of social media i wholeheartedly believe that a functioning democracy needs to create space for healthy discussion and debate that includes points of view with which i may strongly disagree what we re seeing here in the u s however is an effort by the current administration to severely restrict freedom of speech and to punish speech it finds objectionable over the years i have become familiar with many instances of severe targeted bullying in the workplace sometimes driven by individuals with likely personality disorders i never thought we would see anything as virulent and raging coming from the white house regardless of which party happens to be in power i think we have about three years left to recover civility and decency in our national public life if we fail this bullying culture will surely become our long term norm to receive this newsletter to receive this newsletter and other entries to minding the workplace go to the homepage and enter your email address as indicated on the right hand column share this print opens in new window print share on facebook opens in new window facebook share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on x opens in new window x email a link to a friend opens in new window email like loading workplace bullying newsletter no 5 nov 2025 november 28 2025 by david yamada in workplace bullying newsletter workplace bullying mobbing and abuse tags workplace bullying workplace bullying newsletter leave a comment nov 2025 dear readers welcome to issue no 5 of the workplace bullying newsletter each issue contains news and research summaries short commentaries and curated resources for those interested in learning about workplace bullying and related forms of workplace mistreatment organizational cultures that discourage vs enable encourage workplace bullying those who have studied bullying at work know very well that this form of employee mistreatment rarely occurs in a vacuum healthy workplace cultures discourage workplace bullying directly and indirectly unhealthy toxic workplace cultures enable or even encourage workplace bullying i d like to share a few frameworks for organizational cultures that help to illustrate these dynamics drawing from past entries to this blog hartling sparks...
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