Workplace bullying can severely impact your team and your business. Bullying can affect the mental and physical health of workers lowering productivity and leading to absenteeism. You can minimise the risk of workplace bullying by taking a proactive approach to identifying early, any unreasonable behaviour and situations, before they escalate. Make sure your code of conduct is being followed and that everyone knows what to do if they are feeling bullied. Make mental health just as much a part of your health and safety programme as physical health. Foster good relationships between all levels of the organisation. And communicate effectively.