Claims recession to blame for 30% rise in bullying

CASES of bullying in the workplace and home have increased by up to 30% because of the economic downturn it was claimed last night.

During a seminar on bullying in the workplace and home in Co Meath, director of the Awareness Education Office Rev Dr Tony Byrne said it had received more than 60 calls during the past two months from victims of bullying.

“This represents an increase of some 30% in the number of requests for advice on how to confront bullies,” he said.