The modern workplace is the haven of matured bullies, yet these workplaces claim to establish and follow superficial social policies on mental health and anti-bullying. Bullying (whether intrinsic or psychopathic) is innate and inevitable in work culture. Competition, the idea of merit, financial pressure and the excesses of work ethic cannot be what they are without bullying, shunning or ostracism sprinkled in the air of offices and other work environments where corporate suits and uniforms are abundant. Their anti-bullying and mental health campaigns are mere virtue signals and sanctimonious charms.
Bullies Abundant in the Modern Workplace
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