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The meta-analysis on interventions against workplace bullying examines the effectiveness of various strategies in addressing and preventing bullying behaviours in organisational settings. Through a comprehensive synthesis of 19 relevant studies, the meta-analysis reveals that interventions such as cognitive rehearsal, educational programs, and supervisor support training are associated with reduced bullying incidents and promoting a culture of civility in the workplace. However, the possible presence of the Hawthorne effect in the studies and the notable risk of bias across the analysed data suggest caution in drawing definitive conclusions. The study also highlights limitations in study designs and reporting practices, emphasising the need for methodological improvements and standardised reporting protocols in future research endeavours. Recommendations are provided to enhance the quality and rigour of studies in this field, aiming to advance knowledge and understanding of effective interventions against workplace bullying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary Exposure to bullying behaviours has been associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, such as sleep complaints. However, the current state of the knowledge is limited regarding the association with objective sleep. The present study investigated the short‐term effects of workplace bullying on objective sleep patterns using an actigraphy diary approach. Participants (N = 55) wore actigraphy devices for 10 days to measure sleep parameters such as duration, wake‐after‐sleep onset (WASO), and the number of awakenings. Multilevel analyses showed that exposure to workplace bullying was directly associated with the three parameters of sleep disturbances, with higher levels of bullying linked to poorer sleep outcomes. Anxiety was also found to mediate this relationship. Specifically, anxiety mediated the association between bullying and WASO and sleep duration. The study contributes valuable insights into the detrimental impact of workplace bullying on objective sleep quality, highlighting the importance of addressing psychosocial stressors in the workplace to promote healthy sleep patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]