... critical. This study examines nonlinear associations between challenge and hindrance stressors and key work outcomes within the challenge–hindrance stressor framework (CHSF), with particular focus on workplace bullying as a severe outcome of adverse working conditions. Design/methodology/approach Data...

...Sandra Jönsson; Tuija Muhonen Purpose The study explores how organizational space and situational strength influence bystanders’ intentions to intervene in workplace bullying within the healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach The research employs vignette-based interviews with 24...

...Muhammad Qasim Shabbir; Shuja ul Islam Purpose This study investigates workplace bullying through a novel conceptualization by focusing on the simultaneous effects of abusive supervision and coworkers’ bullying. It aims to thoroughly understand how these harmful behaviors affect employee creative...

..., 2011), with workplace bullying perceived as a severe psychosocial stressor. Although not universally agreed, scholars argue that cyberbullying may be perceived as more severe than offline bullying because the unique cyber characteristics of perpetrator anonymity, viral reach, relative permanence...

.... Design/methodology/approach This paper elucidates key problems with organisational response as identified in the literature and critically examines weak organisational response to workplace bullying using the power theory, arguing that while overt approaches to addressing bullying appear...

... study findings. Practical implications The findings indicate that a significant number of Irish workers experience ill-treatment at work, and that workplace bullying does not appear to have decreased since the last national study was conducted in Ireland. Social implications This study is of use...

... education Human resources Workplace bullying Toxic leadership Every worker has the right to working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity. (EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Article 31) The right referred to above places an explicit obligation on all employers...

...Jane P. Murray; Sara Branch; Carlo Caponecchia Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the critical success factors (CSFs) required for the successful implementation of 11 workplace bullying interventions listed in a taxonomy of workplace bullying interventions. Design/methodology...

...Alexia Georgakopoulos; Michael P. Kelly Purpose The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the benefits of wellness programs for contemporary organizations and aids in tackling workplace bullying. Design/methodology/approach This study used a qualitative design and employs a new...

...Paola Spagnoli; Cristian Balducci Purpose Organizational change eliciting negative outcomes might play a role in the development of workplace bullying. The purpose of this paper is to examine the direct and the interaction effect of two particular negative outcomes of organizational change...