Starting young...

In a recent study, 50% of our workers said they first experienced workplace bullying when they had their first jobs as teenagers. As Australians we are schooled through childhood to believe that when life gets tough we just suck it up and soldier on like our all mighty ANZAC forefathers. This stereotypical Aussie tradition has even been ingrained into the culture of our workplaces, leaving us to feel ashamed or embarrassed to voice our worries, concerns and emotions.