The New Middle by Tanzina Vega
The New Middle by Tanzina Vega
Why workplace bullying is a middle class issue.
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Why workplace bullying is a middle class issue.

Bullying is more than a bad day at work or a competitive workplace. Its systemic, targeted and happens lower down the professional ladder. I should know.
Tanzina Vega
Oct 11, 2024
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Hey everyone!

Many of us have had hard days at work, but being bullied is more than that. Workplace bullying is systemic, targeted and (not always) overt. And its often middle managers and below who are most affected.

I’ve been there. Let’s talk about it.

Today I focus on a report by the American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/work-in-america/2023-workplace-health-well-being

And a column I wrote for The Boston Globe on workplace bullying

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/01/08/opinion/tanzina-vega-workplace-bullying-essay/

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