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Workplace bullying is persistent mistreatment that occurs in the workplace.
Unfortunately, bullying in the workplace is far from uncommon.
Workplace bullying hurts the health and well-being of employees.
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It can also damage workplace productivity and performance.
This article discusses some of the signs and effects of workplace bullying.
Then, you count down the days until the weekend or next vacation.
Inappropriate behavior by adult bullies may include:
Workplace bullying is not always overt or openly hostile.
The goal of gaslighting is to make the victim of bullying doubt their reality and experiences.
Health Risks
The effects of workplace bullying don’t end when you leave the office.
Bullying can impact sleep quality and duration as well.
Workplace bullying can contribute to increased stress,low self-esteem, and feelings of anxiety and depression.
Bullied workers cannot perform their jobs to the best of their ability.
If you are being bullied at work, there are strategies that you could use to cope.
Being proactive may help you feel better.
Confront the Behavior
Once you establish a boundary, following through with the consequences is essential.
If the abuse continues, call out the behavior the next time it happens.
Ask them to leave until they can behave in a professional, work-appropriate manner.
Write down any witnesses who were present and save any documents or records that can corroborate the abuse.
Marshall notes, however, that not all companies are great at addressing bullying.
Creating boundaries and directly confronting the behavior are two strategies that may stop bullies from targeting you.
Recording and reporting the bullying is also important.
you might also help care for yourself by seeking social support and talking to a therapist.
What Can Employers Do?
It’s also the right thing to do if you care about your employees.
Employers should also take steps to reduce bullying in the workplace.
In either case, it can take a serious toll on employee well-being and productivity.
Talking to a therapist can also be helpful.
Check your employee handbook to see if it describes steps you should take to report bullying.
Co-workers can help by being supportive and speaking up if they witness abuse in the workplace.
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