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Every day, employees are abused and bullied at work.
The reasons for such bullying can be complex, and each situation is different.
Often, it is the popular and well-liked workers that are most vulnerable to workplace bullying.
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Some bullies form cliques and target others who threaten their status or social standing.
These characteristics drain a bully’s power.
Team-building is the antithesis of what a bully wants.
Bullies want to be in control and to call all the shots.
So, you may be targeted by bullies because you are a team player.
This does not mean you should change your behavior.
It simply gives you some insight into why you are being targeted.
You also may be targeted for being ethical and honest.
For instance, whistleblowers who expose fraudulent practices are frequently bullied by others at work to keep quiet.
Insecure people withlow-self esteemare often more vulnerable to bullying at work.
Bullying can exacerbate your symptoms.
If you are living with any of these conditions, it is essential to get treatment.
Talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms.
Bullies often exploit these insecurities to further demean and belittle their victims.
You also may be bullied if you have a disability or a medical condition.
Whatever the reason, workplace bullies single out and target people who are different from them in some way.
They also tend to discriminate against others.
If you are being bullied for any of these reasons, you may have some legal recourse.
People in positions of authority may misuse their power and leadership positions to abuse the employees.
This can involve assigning unfair workloads, withholding resources, or unjustly using disciplinary measures.
Lev notes that this is especially true if that person sees you as a threat.
Bullying may be subtle or overt.
This might cause the person to doubt themselves and their experiences.
Even if you do not report the bullying, take steps totake care of yourself.
How can you help if you see that someone else is experiencing bullying at work?
you could help by being a supportive friend.
You could also offer to accompany the target to a meeting with human resources to discuss the bullying.
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