One wonders when the bullied worker has not reported the problem, then how are these statistics generated!!! And this is how feminist bargain for more and more legal and social concessions for non-performing women.

Sydney: Nearly two-thirds of Australian workers have been bullied in the workplace, and almost one third have been sexually harassed, but they are reluctant to report the incidents for fear of damaging their careers, a new study has found.

The CareerOne.com.au survey found that 62 per cent of people had been bullied, but only 31 per cent had reported the problem.

Twenty-nine per cent had been sexually harassed in the workplace, but 74 per cent of them chose to keep it to themselves.

CareerOne.com.au editor Kate Southam said workers were afraid of damaging their careers, particularly in the today's tough economic climate. "In the current climate where thousands of jobs are being slashed, employers have more power and workers suffering poor conditions such as bullying fear losing their job if they complain," Ms Southam said in a statement on Thursday.

The survey found that women were more likely to be sexually harassed than men - 37 per cent to 19 per cent - usually by a more senior colleague.

An almost equal number of men and women reported being bullied, 60 and 64 per cent respectively - again most usually by a more senior colleague.

Turning a blind eye to bullying and sexual harassment would lead to employers facing productivity losses, staff loyalty and potential litigation, Ms Southam said.

"Not only is the target of the bullying or harassment focused on what is going on, instead of on their work, so are the perpetrator and their respective support groups," she said.

"Bullying also silences people, so employers are only hearing one set of ideas and they may not be the best ones.

"Such employers also risk litigation and damaging their reputation with potential future employees and clients."

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