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Have you ever been bullied at work?
Bad Behaviour in the Workplace
By Maureen Latta Thursday, April 25, 2013Bad behaviour in the workplace can create an uncomfortable work environment for everyone involved. Workplace aggression can include a wide range of non-violent behaviours such as incivility and bullying. Rude and discourteous verbal and non-verbal behaviours are all forms of aggression-although some forms are more subtle than others.
Feelings of embarrassment and shame can prevent bullied workers from realizing that a boss or co-worker is, indeed, a bully. Is your employer or co-worker displaying any of the following bullying behaviours?: persistently criticizing your work; yelling at you; repeatedly reminding you of past mistakes; spreading gossip or lies about you; ignoring you or excluding you from meetings; insulting your beliefs or lifestyle. Bullying can be defined as interpersonal conflict that involves verbal aggression, hostility, and angry exchanges. Bullied employees may experience job stress, low job satisfaction, low feelings of well-being, and high levels of anxiety. According to a survey by Zogby Analytics, about 45% of employees targeted by bullies in the workplace suffer stress-related health problems, such as weakened immune system, cardiovascular problems, debilitating anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder.
Employers who exhibit bullying behaviours-or turn a blind eye to the rude behaviour of one employee toward another-may tarnish their business reputation, have difficulty retaining staff and have difficulty recruiting well-qualified staff. If bullying is left unchecked in the office or factory, the often quoted phrase, "No one likes a bully," can translate into, "No one likes your workplace."
In a 2007 report by Arizona State University's Project for Wellness and Work-Life called, "How to Bust the Office Bully," recommendations for victims of bullying behaviour include: figuring out a rational way to report instances of bullying to colleagues, bosses, or human-resources managers; managing your own emotions; emphasizing your competence. If the company you work for supports bullying behaviour in the workplace, your best option might be to quit rather than put your well-being at risk.
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Anonymous - 2013-05-16 In many firms there is a large turnover in particular positions. As I have gotten older and more experienced in life I have come to realize that in many instances you have to look at WHO is still there. The long term employee, in these situations, is often THE BULLIER. Often the bullies behavior can be crippling to the people who are not bullies. I have seen tactics like deliberately miscontruing what others stay, computer and data manipulation, disappearance of papers etc.
Bullies are really cowards - there are so afraid of losing their own position they try to make anyone who is a threat to them look bad. make anyone who is a threat to them
Reggie - 2013-05-13 I have missed many days of work as a result of wanting to avoid a bully at work.
miguel - 2013-05-08 I have been bullied everyday of my life and all my friends bully me when come hang out with them.
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AIR MAX - 2013-09-19
Hello, I just stopped by to visit your site and thought I'd say I had a great visit.
Anonymous - 2013-05-16
In many firms there is a large turnover in particular positions. As I have gotten older and more experienced in life I have come to realize that in many instances you have to look at WHO is still there. The long term employee, in these situations, is often THE BULLIER. Often the bullies behavior can be crippling to the people who are not bullies. I have seen tactics like deliberately miscontruing what others stay, computer and data manipulation, disappearance of papers etc.
Bullies are really cowards - there are so afraid of losing their own position they try to make anyone who is a threat to them look bad. make anyone who is a threat to them
Reggie - 2013-05-13
I have missed many days of work as a result of wanting to avoid a bully at work.
miguel - 2013-05-08
I have been bullied everyday of my life and all my friends bully me when come hang out with them.