From workplace to home: consequences of supervisor bullying in the hospitality setting

Purpose This paper highlights the effects of supervisor bullying (SBL) on work-family conflict (WFC), employee voice behavior (EVB), working compulsively (WCO) and working excessively (WEX), as well as the effects of WFC, EVB and WEX on employees' sleeping problems.Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered from 473 five-star hotel employees, and their responses were analyzed using AMOS v.23.Findings SBL significantly lowers EVB while significantly increasing WFC. SBL increases WEX and WCO levels, which may be considered a short-term positive outcome of SBL.Originality/value This paper will help improve understanding of employee reactions to an emotionally charged workplace occurrence.