The Workplace
when one a person or group of people in a workplace single out another person for unreasonable, embarrassing, or intimidating treatment. Usually the bully is a person in a position in authority who feels threatened by the victim, but in some cases the bully is a co-worker who is insecure or immature. Workplace bullying can be the result of a single individual acting as a bully or of a company culture that allows or even encourages this kind of negative behavior.
Shouting or swearing at an employee or otherwise verbally abusing him or her
One employee being singled out for unjustified criticism or blame
An employee being excluded from company activities or having his or her work or contributions purposefully ignored
Language or actions that embarrass or humiliate an employee
Practical jokes, especially if they occur repeatedly to the same person
workplace bullying can have serious negative effects on employees, such as:
Stress
Absenteeism and low productivity
Lowered self-esteem and depression
Anxiety
Digestive upsets
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Trouble with relationships due to stress over work
Post traumatic stress disorder
when one a person or group of people in a workplace single out another person for unreasonable, embarrassing, or intimidating treatment. Usually the bully is a person in a position in authority who feels threatened by the victim, but in some cases the bully is a co-worker who is insecure or immature. Workplace bullying can be the result of a single individual acting as a bully or of a company culture that allows or even encourages this kind of negative behavior.
Shouting or swearing at an employee or otherwise verbally abusing him or her
One employee being singled out for unjustified criticism or blame
An employee being excluded from company activities or having his or her work or contributions purposefully ignored
Language or actions that embarrass or humiliate an employee
Practical jokes, especially if they occur repeatedly to the same person
workplace bullying can have serious negative effects on employees, such as:
Stress
Absenteeism and low productivity
Lowered self-esteem and depression
Anxiety
Digestive upsets
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Trouble with relationships due to stress over work
Post traumatic stress disorder