Word: meschkutat
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...than not it's a stressed boss venting frustration on subordinates. Against a backdrop of slow growth or high unemployment, pressure to perform and increased competition can lead to bullying. "People are worried about their jobs and tend to be less supportive of their colleagues," says Bärbel Meschkutat, co-author of a German government-backed study into bullying. Sweden and France have passed new laws to protect staff from bullies - the French introduced such legislation in 2002 - while Britain and Germany rely on existing protections. The Dignity at Work Partnership, a $3.4 million government-backed project launched late...
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