This document summarizes the origins and development of the concept of workplace bullying. It discusses how workplace bullying was first coined by Swedish physician Heinz Leymann in the 1980s and brought to wider attention by British journalist Andrea Adams in the early 1990s. The term was then introduced to American employment law by Drs. Namie in the late 1990s. The document also outlines various terms used internationally to describe workplace bullying and lists perceived causes, measures, and those at risk of bullying. It concludes with recommendations on establishing anti-bullying policies and preventing the promotion of harmful behaviors.