Workplace aggression

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Logically enough [workplace aggression] is specifically aggression that occurs in the workplace. It is commonly found within a [toxic workplace] and can include a variety of unpleasant behaviours. These can range from verbal, (insulting people, spreading rumours, telling lies or maliciously instituting [grievance] procedures), to physical attacks (pushing, slapping, punching or attacking with a weapon). It’s the sort of behaviour which, if it was carried out on the street would, in many cases result in arrest by the police or prosecution in the Civil Courts.