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1.                  Workplace bullying in NHS community trust: staff questionnaire survey. - 9 pages
Bullying in the workplace is a serious problem, and systems for dealing with this sort of conflict can be of benefit to all concerned. Using a questionnaire...

3.                  Bullying behavior: what is the potential for violence at your school? - 7 pages
The purpose of this research was to develop an instrument that might identify those schools that are more prone to the occurrence of violence. A secondary... 

4.                  Warning: Hostile Workplace.(survey by Campaign Against Workplace Bullying)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Demanding bosses are nothing new to the high-tech world, but some managers are crossing the line between tough and abusive. Unlike a boss who sets a... 

5.                  Cubicle Wars.(how bullying at work affects employees)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Watch out for bullying co-workers--they may make you sick. After interviewing more than 5,500 hospital workers, Mika Kivimaki, Ph.D., of the University...   

6.                  Crackdown on bullying urged.(Industry Trend or Event) - 1 page
EMPLOYERS have been urged to crack down on workplace bullying after allegations that a computer   

7.                  Bullying and the pressure to conform.(actress Jenny Young stars in 'The Shape of a Girl')(Interview) - 2 pages
Actress Jenny Young has landed her dream role on stage and she's just 25 years old.   

8.                  workplace; One in four hit by prejudice at work.(Brief Article) - 1 page
Ross Bentley  

9.                  Beware the high costs of bullying.(Industry Trend or Event) - 1 page
Failure to stamp out bullying in the workplace could have a substantial business cost, warned speakers at the Combating Workplace Bullying Conference... 

10.              Worker Bullying Linked To More Sick Days.(Brief Article) - 1 page
Workers are more likely to take sick leave if they are being bullied on the job, threatened with workplace reorganization, or doing work that requires...   

11.              `Good ole boys' still run spy shop; officials at a supersecret U.S. military facility are being investigated for bullying employees, but whistle-blowers... - 4 pages
Federal prosecutors are reviewing records and documents to determine whether criminal charges are warranted against senior officials at the National...   

12.              workplace; Office whingers ailment identified.(post-traumatic embitterment disorder)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Ross Bentley   

13.              Do You Work For a Bully Boss?(Industry Trend or Event) - 3 pages
New-economy managers can be tough to work for. Many are crossing the line into abuse., March 12 2001 by Anita Chabria   

14.              The power of nice. (What Works). - 2 pages
Kenny Moore could win the Nobel prize for being nice. Inspired by Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, a children's book that shows how simple kindness can...   

15.              You're not alone.(Letter to the Editor) - 3 pages
Xtra!'s feature on bullying in the workplace sparked a lot of reader response. This week three readers tell us their story.   

16.              What makes a BULLY?(social views of homosexuality as cause of aggressive behaviour in gay youth) - 4 pages
Society's negative attitudes toward gay people are determining only the victims of harassment but also the perpetrators   

17.              Vigilance stops violence--and lawsuits: behavior that can escalate to violence is increasing. To quell violence and lawsuits, HR must recognize and respond... - 7 pages
News reports tell of disgruntled employees who massacre coworkers and supervisors in a murderous rage: A crazed man bludgeons his wife and children to...   

18.              Perioperative nurses and sexual harassment. - 8 pages
Sexual harassment is widespread in health care. Recent Australian research reveals this type of abuse is a significant cause of stress among perioperative..., November 01 2002 by Lois Hamlin, Anita Hoffman  

19.              At work on leave, uniforms, bullies - HR Solutions - 1 page
Q An employee on an approved medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act for a serious health condition was seen working a second job. Is moonlighting 

20.              Bullying is a destructive force in departments already under pressure.(Industry Trend or Event) - 1 page
David Taylor is president of Certus, the association of UK IT directors, and CEO of Turnaround. (www.dtauk.com) 

21.              Employees behaving badly: how managers can recognize and combat employee 'desk rage.'.(Management Tools) - 2 pages
A Dallas newspaper printed a story last year about a man who got upset at his washing machine, dragged it out the front door and unloaded his shotgun...  

22.              Europe's class act - Global newsstand: essays, arguments, and opinions from around the world - 1 page
* Columbia Journal of European Law, Vol. 9, No. 2, Spring 2003, New York 

23.              Feeling at home in one's school: a first look at a new measure. - 4 pages
We report on the development of the Hospitality Scale, which measures two aspects of adolescents' perception of social capital in school--the extent... 

24.              Connecting school counseling to the current reality. (From The Editor). - 4 pages
Recently I was asked, "With all that's going on in the world today (we are at war in Iraq), how can you capture school counselors' interest in career... 

25.              Britain's worst employer?(Members of Parliament) - 3 pages
Jackie Ashley finds that, for all its talk of equal opportunities, new Labour still allows a macho, bullying culture to turn off women 

26.              Sexual harassment of adolescents perpetrated by teachers and by peers: an exploration of the dynamics of power, culture, and gender in secondary schoo... - 19 pages
The purpose of this study was to explore and compare the similarities and disparities between sexual harassment of students that is perpetrated by teachers... 

27.              The violence of silence.(dealing with situational bullies)(Industry Trend or Event) - 2 pages
IT directors may not appreciate it, but the pressure of mission-critical business often breeds situational bullies in their departments, Helen Beckett... 

28.               It Doesn't Go with the Territory. (Sexual Harassment). - 7 pages
Patricia Allen heard someone following her during her nightly patrol. She thought an inmate had escaped. Terrified, she informed her supervisors. Their... 

29.               Funny business: humor on the job: here's what you need to know to reduce stress and improve morale at work.(strategies for success) - 3 pages
Dave had a good job in an orange juice factory, but he got canned. He just couldn't concentrate 

30.              Managing the diversity revolution: best practices for 21st century business. - 41 pages
Diversity Today 

31.              The discipline of teams: the control of team-based industrial work through electronic and peer surveillance.(Special Issue: Critical Perspectives on Organizational... - 29 pages
This article proposes a new model of industrial labor process control that maintains discipline under conditions of teamwork. The model draws on theoretical..., June 01 1998 by Graham Sewell   

32.              OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH: EU AGENCY POINTS UP OLD AND NEW RISKS TO EUROPE'S WORKERS. - 1 page
In addition to the traditional high-risk sectors, such as construction and manufacturing industries, transport and agriculture, the report reveals that... 

33.               Is your job driving you crazy? Bigoted bosses, puny paychecks, disappearing downtime. Here's how to manage the madness. (Your Career Survival Guide). - 5 pages
My first gig, week one: A thirtyish woman I'll call Jackie--cute in a Jennifer Aniston kind of way, smart enough to act busy when the boss is scoping,...  

34.              Uncharted territories of organizational research: The case of Karl Popper's Open Society and Its Enemies *. - 17 pages
Abstract 

35.              Chauvinism no ground for war. (Intersections).(womens groups warn of impact war will have on women in Iraq) - 2 pages
In 1972, Iraq nationalized the Iraq Petroleum Company. US and UK companies lost their three-quarter share in the production of the world's second-largest... 

36.               WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS.(U.S. Department of State report) - 58 pages
COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES FOR 2000 

37.              The curse of the talking cure: is therapy making us sick? Is the new army of life coaches and gurus perpetuating a culture of victimhood and unhealthy... - 1 page
Therapy Culture: cultivating vulnerability in an uncertain age Frank Furedi Routledge, 245pp, 16.99 [pounds sterling] 

38.               National Ban Bullying at Work Day. - 1 page
London, October 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers from around the UK will be campaigning today (16th Oct) to stop mangers bullying them in the workplace 

39.              Blame bullying bosses, says study.(workplace stress)(Brief Article) - 1 page
A study on workplace stress by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) says bullying bosses are to blame for much of it. 

40.               IT departments overrun by bully-boy managers.(Industry Trend or Event) - 2 pages
Psychologist says IT departments are breeding grounds for abuse from harrassed managers writes Bill Gooddwin 

41.               Wellbeing of gay, lesbian and bisexual doctors.(includes commentary)(Education and Debate) - 7 pages
Many gay, lesbian, and bisexual doctors still face verbal harassment and many do not reveal their sexual orientation for fear they will lose their job....   

42.              The good, the bad, the reality. (Between the Lines).(Rewired, Rehired, or Retired) (book review) - 2 pages
Unless you're in midlife crisis, you have a pretty good idea of who you are. You know your height, your weight, and your eye color-all that driver's...  

43.              I WANT TO BE BOSS?(the psychology of dominance) - 7 pages
Evolutionary psychologists say that no matter how often masters of our universe like Bill Gates beat their chests, the real secret to gaining power over... 

44.               Dealing with Disgruntled Employees.(Human Resources strategies)(Column)(Letter to the Editor) - 4 pages  

45.               Benefits. - 1 page
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign Against Workplace Bullying issues a Challenge to U.S. employers to save money, reduce litigation... 

46.               Is it part of the locum's job to whistleblow? - 2 pages
A few weeks ago I went to do a staff grade locum post. This was my first conversation with a consultant at the hospital. 

47.               AN EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE. - 8 pages
IN THE DAYS AND WEEKS FOLLOWING THE Columbine shootings, everyone walked around in a daze. Some watched everything on TV. Others didn't talk about it.... 

48.              Directors buckle under work pressures.(Computer Weekly and Banner's survey of IT managers) (Industry Trend or Event) - 5 pages
Alcoholism. divorce, heart attacks. and stabbing colleagues in the back. It's just a typical day in the life of the stressed-out IT manager 

49.              Women Bullies Harassing Women Create Workplace Health Hazard. - 1 page 

50.              New Anti-Bullying Hotline, New Web Address from Safe Schools. - 1 page
Business Editors 

51.              And issues at work.(work related stress statistics)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Workplace stress and depression are growing at an "alarming" rate, said a UN study last year, the result of trying to cope with a technology-driven economy,... 

52.              Developmental workers face health risks and high levels of stress and violence. - 2 pages
HAMILTO -- "Take the well being of workers and clients more seriously," a study of workplace conditions in social services urges the Ontario government.... 

53.              Beware of Women at Work. - 1 page
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- 

54.              Desk Rage is on the Rise, Says I.I.I. - 2 pages
New Policies Offered to Cover Workplace Violence 

55.              How to handle a top performer who steps on others' toes.(auto dealership personnel management) - 4 pages
Prima donnas -- highly productive employees who consistently engage in self-centered, sometimes bullying behavior. As a dealer or manager, there are... 

56.               UNION BOSS TO SET OUT WORKERS MANIFESTO FOR LABOUR'S SECOND TERM. - 3 pages
Attn: Industrial, Business and Political Editors 

57.              MSF THROWS DOWN CHALLENGE ON STRESS TO EMPLOYERS AND THE HEALTH & SAFETY. - 1 page
PR Newswire, London, May 16. This press release is transmitted on behalf of MSF. 

58.              When You Know It's Time to Go.(employee resignations ) - 2 pages
Byline: CONNIE LAMOTTA VICTORIA JAMES 

59.              Academic freedom, 2000 and after. - 12 pages hat is the present condition of academic freedom? I say it's pretty vigorous, and will later explain why. Critics of "political correctness," whose...  

60.              The validation of the women workplace culture questionnaire: gender-related stress and health for Swedish working women. - 11 pages
In this study, a preliminary Women Workplace Culture Questionnaire (WWC) was validated on new data sets (n = 446, including nine subgroups; response... 

61.              Stress test 2004; in addition to the standbys like divorce and a weak economy, phone rage and desk rage—terms virtually unknown until recent years—are... - 2 pages
Stress is a fact of life and always has been. The caveman in an earlier age more than likely stressed over finding food for his next meal or over the… 

62.              Easing the stress: will employers heed the doctors' advice and stop pushing employees so hard? - 5 pages
Is stress the Catch-22 of workplace safety and health? At the same time researchers are revealing more about how stress can contribute to rising healthcare... 

63.              Is America suffering from "desk rage"? (EHS News).(workplace stress a problem of almost one in 10 workers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) - 1 page
Mounting layoffs and a slowing economy are reinforcing a growing phenomenon of "desk rage" in America, with increased numbers of employees having arguments...  

64.              Cut the stress: with HR-provided training, employees can learn how to avoid what makes them tense. (Training & Development Agenda). - 4 pages
Stress is everyone's problem. It can be triggered by war talk, terror ism fears, family problems, personal debt, or any of the common tensions on the... 

65.              More on Workplace Stress. - 2 pages
Time magazine referred to stress as 'America's #1 Health Problem," and there is little doubt that things have gone steadily downhill. Numerous surveys... 

66.              Breaking Point.(job stress and problem employees) - 5 pages
Companies should develop plans to manage worker stress and anger to keep productivity and morale up, violence down.  

67.              Dealing with stress in the British Fire Service: management of any organisation automatically encompasses a duty of care towards its employees under health... - 7 pages
The most important part of any Emergency First Responder's (EFR) job, and an area that is poorly monitored, particularly within the Fire Service, is.. 

68.              Bosses should tackle stress at work.(Brief Article) - 1 page
stress Survey finds 67% take workplace stress home 

69.              Gender, Work Stress, and Health - Book Review - 1 page
Gender, Work Stress, and Health. Debra L. Nelson and Ronald J. Burke, Washington, DC, APA; 2002. 260 pp. ISBN 01-55798-923-0.   

70.              On the Warpath.(Integra Realty Resources report on workplace stress)(Brief Article) - 1 page
First there was "road rage." Now there's "desk rage." 

71.              A not-so-hidden workplace cost: employers bear the costs of depression, stress, and other mental illnesses in the form of lost productivity, absenteeism,... - 3 pages
Concerned about rising health insurance costs? About disability and workplace injuries? What about depression among your employee population? You should... 

72.              workplace; Pressure costs 1.5 million days off.(Brief Article) - 1 page
Ross Bentley 

73.              Review confirms workplace counselling reduces stress.(News)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Counselling can achieve a reduction in work related stress in more than 50% of people, according to a systematic review published last week. 

74.              Stress-Free Zone.(workplace environment affects stress and thereby health)(Brief Article) - 1 page
People now work longer hours and more days a year than ever before, leading to an unparalled rise in employee stress. So it's up to companies to take... 

75.              Issues of anger in the workplace: do gender and gender role matter? (Articles). - 17 pages
To examine the influence of gender and gender role on anger experiences in the workplace, 257 adult students completed narratives describing their anger-provoking... 

76.              Identify And Manage Work-Related Stress.(Industry Trend or Event) - 3 pages
A survey conducted by the International Labor Organization shows that stress and its accompanying depression in the workplace comes second among problems... 

77.              If you can't stand the heat ... managing stress within the Fire Service. (Stress). - 3 pages
Discussion of ways in which the management of occupational and traumatic stress within the Fire Service might be usefully advanced through training and... 

78.              Women in a male-dominated industry: factor analysis of a Women Workplace Culture Questionnaire based on a grounded theory model. - 12 pages
A Women Workplace Culture Questionnaire (WWQ) was developed based on results from a grounded theory study. Respondents were asked: (1) to compare women's... 

79.              Predictors of coping with work stress: the influences of sex, gender role, social desirability, and locus of control. - 13 pages
This investigation examined the influence of 4 personal attributes--sex, gender role, social desirability, and locus of control--as predictors of coping... 

80.              Strategies for Workplace Stress. - 6 pages
In survey after survey, employees say they are stressed by work. For example, a study by Northwestern National Life Co. found that 40 percent of workers... 

81.              Gender Roles and Coping with Work Stress. - 15 pages
Irene Gianakos [1] 

82.              New formula calculates stress cost.(Stress ...)(effects of job stress on employee health)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Anxiety and stress-related ailments were up in the last year, say employees, as are emotional ailments like insomnia and depression. 

83.              The 4 biggest job stressors. - 5 pages
Workplace stress can drain you emotionally and physically. Here are strategies to help you cope with: 

84.              Mori survey reveals levels of Internet related stress in the workplace.(Brief Article) - 1 page
Mori survey reveals levels of Internet related stress in the workplace. 

85.              Cary L. Cooper, Philip J. Dewe, and Michael P. O'Driscoll: Organizational Stress. A Review and Critique of Theory, Research, and Applications.(Book Review)... - 3 pages
2001, London: Sage Publications. 288 pages 

86.              Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace. (Books in Brief).(Book Review) (book review) - 2 pages
Edited by Jeffrey P. Kahn and Alan M. Langlieb Jossey-Bass, 2003,618 pages 

87.              10 ways to stop toxic stress: chronic tension takes a huge toll. Here's how to get your sanity back.(Mind-Body Strategies) - 4 pages
In a 24/7 world, we're flirting with total burnout. But as long as we treat ourselves well in our downtime, whether by getting a manicure or a massage,... 

88.              Gauging the human factor: emotional stress, depression weigh heavily on IT staff and corporate restructuring efforts. (IT Training & Careers). - 3 pages
Gauging the human factor: emotional stress, depression weigh heavily on IT staff and corporate restructuring efforts. (IT Training & Careers). 

89.              A Synthesis of Research on the Causes, Effects, and Reduction Strategies of Teacher Stress. - 10 pages
Occupational stress has been a topic of significant research for the last two decades, reflecting the detrimental effects of employees. In particular,... 

90.              Attacking violence: former hostage negotiator warns workplace violence won't go away until managers take an aggressive approach. (Liability). - 6 pages
Violence in the workplace will likely never go away, but it can be controlled, says Larry Chavez, workplace safety trainer and founder of Critical Incident... 

91.              Emotional management and stress: managing ambiguities. - 18 pages
 The implications of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on vocational behavior and rehabilitation planning. (Implications of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder).(Abstract)(Statistical... - 8 pages
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can occur at any age with people who have no predisposing conditions. PTSD is distinguishable... 

92.              Bulletproof practices: as frequent targets of workplace violence, two ways to stop a bullet. The safest is through preventive. (Cover Story). - 8 pages
It's been seven years since the fateful day when Janet Robinson, a housing specialist with the Richmond, Calif., Housing Authority, had lunch with receptionist... 

93.              Growth in stress claims no sweat yet, data show; data reveal that mental injury claims remain an insignificant proportion of all workers' comp claims.... - 6 pages
Earlier this year, the Wyoming Supreme Court awarded workers' compensation benefits to an employee for medical expenses and disability caused by his... 

94.              SHRM poll: stress, crisis training, job screening up post-9/11.(News Digests)(Brief Article) - 1 page
SHRM poll: stress, crisis training, job screening up post-9/11.(News Digests 

95.              De-stress with exercise - Brief Article - 1 page
Ross Bentley 

96.              Preventing workplace violence starts with recognizing warning signs and taking action.(Brief Article) - 2 pages
Workplace violence is a continuing problem in the United States. In just one week last fall, we were shocked twice as gunmen -- one in Hawaii and one... 

97.              Women Face Greater Workplace Risks. - 1 page
Working women face high risks from job-related stress, musculoskeletal injuries, violence, and other hazards of the modern workplace, according to a... 

98.              Organizational factors contributing to worker frustration: the precursor to burnout - 3 pages
This study examined the organizational factors that contribute to workers' frustration with thei 

99.              How to Deal With Stress At Work. - 3 pages
Business's rapidly increasing pace challenges even the best workers. Try these six simple tips to cope with your increased stress load. 

100.          Negative influences of police stress. - 7 pages
Ian Campbell believed that what most policemen shared was an abhorrence of the predictable, a distaste for the foreseeable experiences of working life.... 

101.          You don't have to put up with the pressure.(on the job) - 2 pages
stress Are you one of the five million UK workers trying too hard for your own good? 

102.          STRESSED OUT.(increasing stress levels among employees) - 5 pages
Pressures at work and at home are taking their toll on employees--and the bottom line. 

103.          Employee wellness. (What's New: Products & Services).(Workplace Options Inc.'s Advantage Web)(Brief Article) - 1 page
A new web-based tool is available to employers looking to provide online mental health and substance abuse assessments. This new emotional well-being... 

104.          Is your job making you sick? How to cope when work is working you. (report).(coping with job stress) - 3 pages
Shortly after Evelyn Cooper *, 38, was tapped as an account representative for a Nashville paper distributor, her division was purchased by another firm....  

105.          Time management is #1 stressor.(Stress ...)(Brief Article) - 1 page
Nearly half of employees (47%) polled by LifeCare[R] said "time management" was the number one source of stress in their lives. 

106.          Chronic effects of workplace noise on blood pressure and heart rate. - 12 pages
Environmental noise levels in the United States are increasing, yet there are few studies in which the nonauditory effects of workplace noise are assessed... 

107.          Avoiding HR burnout: dealing with the human side of business can take its toll on you. Here are some tips for making sure you don't burn out before you... - 7 pages
HR has never been a job for stress wimps. Lately, however, the stress factor seems to be multiplied