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Workplace bullying by a boss can have many negative effects on the employee. Bullying can affect an employee's morale, bring on depression, self doubt and can lower an employee's self esteem which can carry over to his/her personal life. According to Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and Andy Teach, author of "From graduation to corporation", here are how to deal with a bully of "the manageable variety" with episodic flare up versus a "lawsuit-worthy bully" Early intervention: Pay close attention to early warning signs that your usual mild-mannered boss is about to turn to a bully. For example, if your boss resorts to bullying under stress, try to minimize the stress factor. When in doubt, if you notice a warning sign, get out of the way until things cool off. Set limits: Do not be a matyr and work unreasonable hours or accept discorteos behaviour. You wont do yourself or your company any good, Taylor says. Being able to say "no...

Bullying is a serious problem that does not only involve children, teens and young adults. Bullying in the workplace is similiar to the school playground in that people are being demeaned or exploited, says Lynn Tailor, a national workplace expert. In the office , bullying is far more subversive and challenging to overcome as these grown bullies are adept at finding non-assertive victims and stayin under the radar. Bulling bosses are of different types. On the more extreme end of the spectrum are those who throw tirades and intimidate employees continuously, some are even guilty of sexual harassment. At the other end, you will find covert bully, the much more rampant, fear provoking boss who act episodicaly. On Monday, he is Mr.Nice guy and on Tuesday, he is Attila the Hun.  Here are some of the common method adopted by bullies according to Gary Namie, PHD Director of workplace Bulli Institute: Falsely accusing someone of "errors" not actually made. Staring...