The recession is creating a "blank check" for office bullies, according to a workplace advocate. Shrinking job markets make a bad situation worse for victims, said Gary Namie, director of the Workplace Bullying Institute, an advocacy group. Namie is the author of the "The Bully at Work." It was originally published in 2000, with an updated version released this June. The "absolute control of an employer is more apparent in a recession," he said.
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Theater with Dillinger's bullet holes up for sale
Giving kids second chances
Biz people: Naperville Deputy Fire Chief
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Illinois not only state with budget crisis
McDonald's new Angus burgers on the menu
Her practical garden earns resident environmental honor
Ribfest spending generates juicy profits
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Coffee bean idea brews up solution
Laid off: To tweet or not?
Congress' bill on climate change comes up short imate change
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Consumer confidence falls in June
Vacation? Many spend the time worrying, not relaxing
Fifth Avenue parking issue as tangled as rush-hour
Business Briefs: OfficeMax teams up with Fed Ex
Axelrod not ready to back a second stimulus
'Service above self'
Area may have chance to 'Eat Mor Chickin'
Biz people: New research director at Pfeiffer
Recession advice: Keep insurance
Ready for e-smoke?
Sox stars protest cuts in foster-care services
Local unemployment up significantly from last year
Bar group welcomes new board grants awards
Fed says recession easing, inflation is tame
Financial crisis calls for restraint and shared sacrifice
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Home sales, prices drop in Chicago area
Rosier picture of home sales
U.S. cars catching up with imports in quality survey
Dodge dealer relocates to Lisle - just for now
Walgreens bringing booze back
Incentives only way to make health care system work
Beware of legal matter solicitations
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Clothing with a punch of attitude
Special effects outsourcing grows in India
Taking a bite out of downtown
Fathers and sons team up in business
Hometown girl wants to make a difference
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Safety group asks GM for trunk-latch recall
Born to ride
Cubs not helping WGN
Credit repair company run out of business
Commissioners hear Fifth Avenue plan
Shop locally with community focused businesses
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So far, news good for local GM dealers
Two heads together can stretch one income
Obama plans new agency to safeguard borrowers
Local prices down from a year ago, but creeping up
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Backyard often more than neighborhood you live in
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MySpace to cut workforce by a third
Avon, Mary Kay boom as a 2nd-job option
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Naperville to get Apple store
Extended Stay Hotels files for Chapter 11
Change in Washington gives furniture makers a boost
The Wicked Wich comes to Naperville
Calendar: Business Network International
'Roll up your sleeves and get involved'
Briefs: Church hosts job search seminar
Tax on health benefits likely to be in Senate bill
Job applicants told don't get too creative
COD leader earns regional director job
Summer hiring shows employer confidence
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High court won't hear casino challenge
Clock winding down for area Chrysler dealers
Sharpie uncaps its creativity
Von Maur pulls plug on plan for Plainfield
Dentists make Naperville home
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Building a smart dummy
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A plethora of Middle East delights
Short sales may be better choice
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Community involvement key to raising his kids here





