Bad boss or workplace bully? Telling the difference is key
Workplace bullying is nothing new and while it has recently enjoyed more prominence as an organisational challenge, distinguishing between a difficult or demanding manager and someone who is systematically targeting an employee remains one of the biggest obstacles to dealing with it.
You are not good enough Workplace bullying has gained greater legal recognition in South Africa since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the World of Work was published in March 2022.
Governance and risk professional Kovini Moodley of Boss Brains South Africa said the distinction was not about whether a boss was tough, uncompromising, or expected exceptionally high standards, but rather whether criticism remained focused on the work or was repeatedly directed at the individual.
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