HR Chat: Bullying in the Workplace

You have a situation in which an employee has complained that they feel bullied by coworkers, creating a hostile and uncomfortable work environment. The behavior has also spilled onto the workplace floor, where customers have witnessed the conduct, negatively impacting the customer experience and your business. As a business owner, what steps should you take to address the allegations, prevent workplace bullying, and appropriately discipline employees found to have engaged in bullying behavior?

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