TORONTO, July 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- One of the last unspoken forms of abuse is the dehumanizing and unjust treatment employees often endure from employers. In her new book, Morley Wilson tackles the issue of workplace abuse, which fearful employees have hidden for decades. Who is Supervising the Supervisor? (now available through AuthorHouse) discusses one woman's horrific experience with workplace abuse and how innocent employees can recognize unfair treatment and fight back.
Supervisors who abuse employees are bullies in professional clothing, says Wilson. They humiliate and threaten their workers with constant criticism, impossible deadlines and unfair evaluations. A Canadian woman named Avadan Harrison shares her story about workplace abuse, and Wilson follows up this eye-opening account with additional case studies. She writes extensively about the need for supervisors to be adequately trained in managing people and includes information to help employees pinpoint abuse and make employers accountable.
Workplace abuse is often wrongly classified as work-related stress, Wilson writes. In reality, it is a debilitating form of silent violence that destroys productivity and quality along with employees' personal health and self-esteem. Abused employees might also inadvertently pass the abuse they receive onto their families.
"(T)here are no visible marks, no bandages, swelling, and (it is) sometimes more difficult to prove work abuse," says Wilson. "But not talking about it is the death sentence that someone can use to bury their personal, psychological and emotional growth. This book allows people to recognize and know that this sort of behavior exists at work, and one should not tolerate such depraved behavior in the workplace."
Wilson offers a thorough discussion of one of the most important work-related issues of today. By writing a book that deals solely with this important problem, she hopes to trigger a wave of reform and free millions of employees from the grips of abusive supervisors.
After working in the private sector, Wilson opened her own business. She now runs Citylife Salon & Spa in Toronto, a "corporate work-life balance spa". Citylife promotes well-being in a work-centered society by offering traditional spa services as well as counseling, stress recognition and nutritional information.
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