Around 5% of European workers have experienced violence, bullying or harassment in the workplace. However exposure to workplace violence and threats of violence is 'higher than average' in Ireland, a new survey has found.
According to the fourth European Working Conditions Survey, 8% of workers here are exposed to violence and threats of violence, just behind the UK (9%) and France (10%).
The survey revealed that overall, women, particularly younger women, suffer more from bullying and harassment than men. Meanwhile, a greater level of bullying and harassment is reported in large establishments (over 250 workers).
These problems are most often reported in the education, health, hotel and restaurant sectors.