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Two new reports shine a light on the prevalence of workplace bullying, the work climates that foster it, and its impact on absenteeism and productivity.

The first Safe Work Australia report is based on results from the 2014–15 Australian Workplace Barometer project, which involved interviews with more than 4,200 employees from across the country.

The research found nearly one in 10 employees have been bullied at work – a "sizeable increase since 2009–11, where seven per cent of Australian workers reported they experienced workplace bullying".

Just 52 (7%) of the 734 stop-bullying applications made in 2015–16 were finalised with a decision, and only seven applications were granted, the Fair Work Commission's annual report shows.

From a post by HR daily:

In a study with implications for managing workplace behaviour, a researcher has found women's sexual harassment risks increase with their level of authority.