'Millions bullied' in workplaces

Millions of people are bullied at work, according to research

One in seven people have been bullied at work, with higher paid staff more likely to report problems, according to new research.

A TUC study of almost 3m adults also suggested that bullying was more prevalent in public sector jobs.

Men were more likely than women to be bullied, and the age group facing most victimisation was the 45-54 bracket.

TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: "This level of bullying at work is completely unacceptable."

He added: "Every organisation needs to have an anti-bullying policy, and every manager should ensure that there is zero tolerance of bullying either by line managers or workmates."

About 14% of those questioned said they had been bullied in their current job.

One in five said bullying was an issue in their workplace. Workers earning under £20,000 a year reported much less bullying than those paid up to £60,000.

The TUC also said it was supporting a Ban Bullying at Work Day on 7 November.