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Before the biff: James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond during the filming of a ‘Top Gear’ episode. AAP/EPA/Andy Rain

What Jeremy Clarkson taught us about incivility in the workplace

Bullying is widely talked about, but what about incivility in the workplace? It’s a wider scourge and linked to bullying, but the solutions can be simple.
Narcissism is a key trait in the subset of ‘dramatic, emotional and erratic’ personality disorders. ShellyS/Flickr

Explainer: what are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Personality disorders have been richly illustrated by filmmakers. Think of attention-seeking Scarlett in Gone with the Wind. Or the villains in Silence of the Lambs and The Talented Mr. Ripley.
If your manager’s behaviour leaves you feeling anxious, angry or unwell, you’re not alone. Image sourced from Shutterstock.com

Toxic boss at work? Here are some tips for coping

New research has found even one or two toxic behaviours by a manager can significantly harm the mental health of employees.

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