Workplace bullying is not rare — and the response is not improving

Awareness of bullying has improved, but understanding hasn’t kept pace. Too often, behaviours are dismissed as 'management style' or 'personality clashes'

Despite being recognised by the World Health Organization as a form of workplace violence, bullying is still not treated as a serious health and safety risk.

Workplace bullying is often spoken about as if it’s rare. The reality is very different.

In our new research The Irish Workplace Bullying Report 2026, we asked more than 2,000 HR professionals and business leaders about their experiences with bullying.