Overview

Psychological violence is widespread in Australia and New Zealand, as well as across many developed economies. What is less commonly talked about is that it doesn't end when we go to work. According to the recent Lloyd's World Risk Poll, Australia and New Zealand have the highest levels of workplace violence and bullying of over 120 countries surveyed.Happy at Work: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Workplace Psychological Harassment, offers some powerful solutions. This insightful book equips readers with the tools and strategies to combat psychological abuse, build resilience, and create safe, thriving work environments.'Happy at Work' tackles the growing epidemic of workplace bullying head-on, unpacking the tactics, impacts, and challenges associated with these destructive behaviours, and shedding light on why perpetrators are rewarded, targets are vilified, and employers fail to take adequate action.

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Happy At Work: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Workplace Psychological Harassment is an absorbing, helpful and practical book. Written by someone who has been through it herself and has been able to put a legal, academic and human lens to the causes, impacts, and shine a light on a way forward for all of us. 'The descriptions of 'perpetrators' (their traits in the Dark Tetrad) and those of us who become their 'targets' truly resonated with me to the point where, as I read parts of the book out to my partner, they asked ""are you sure you weren't a case study for this book?"" Bystanders? Well, to quote from the book 'Theirs is the story of not wanting to see, not wanting to know, as they/we turn our backs on targets of abuse and, perversely, even side with the bully, compounding the harm."" This book is also a timely reminder to employers and managers about workplace culture that leads to and condones psychological harassment. It will be of practical assistance in creating safe workplaces and address what is a 'social problem for which any enduring solution has to be a collective effort'. If you are looking for understanding as to why workplace psychological harassment has occurred, feel less alone in your experience and discover tips to survive and flourish on your journey of recovery then is the book for you. Know that you are not alone......' Tanya Atwill, Bond University 'I think it's a great book. ...It was genuinely helpful for me to read. ...I really wish this stuff was embedded in corporate culture .... It saddens me that psychological abuse in any context is made out to be a difficult topic or shameful topic to talk about. It is like mould - it thrives when kept in the dark and stillness, and dies when exposed to sun and air.' Leisha Browning, Higher Education and Health Care Sector Specialist '...a very important book on workplace harassment.' Richard Heller, Emeritus Professor, Universities of Manchester, UK and Newcastle, Australia 'As a collection of carefully curated case studies and personal insights, this is a wonderful piece of work, both sympathetic and nuanced.' Ken Yin, Lecturer Business and Law, Edith Cowan University 'I found this book very helpful - made me feel like I wasn't so alone in my journey. Thank you for writing it.' Joyce Rieschiek, Services Officer, Queensland Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services'I really like this...Looking at it as a whole... describing the situation from a bird's eye, it's helpful and eye-opening... when you are in it... it's harder to connect the dots and see the truth... On the ground it's messy and confusing but with perspective you see it for what it is.' Angela Jordan, Senior Specialist Curriculum Development, James Cook University

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Elizabeth Crawford Spencer, BS, MCRP, JD, PhD, is a lawyer and educator with over two decades of practical experience and theoretical research in commercial relationships. Dr Spencer is passionate about helping individuals and organisations transform workplace psychological harassment so that more people can enjoy safe, happy and meaningful working lives.

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