Here’s an interesting and credible article on workplace mobbing. While I don’t have any research citations to support the notion that most mobbing takes place in academia or union environments, I can say I have handled many cases in academia. And the mobbing I have seen certainly mirrors the framework in this article.
A good summary of bullying and aggression issues is worth the time it takes to review. So much of what people experience has explanations, labels, and resources for action. The more you know…