How Do You Handle A Workplace Bully?
Half the population has been bullied at work and may not even be aware of it. Both superiors and subordinates can be bullies using tactics like verbal abuse, harassment, discrimination, abuse of power and physical assault. This mistreatment need not be chronic to be considered bullying–one incident is one too many. Read this article for steps toward handling your workplace bully. Recognize that you are being bullied and that you did not seek nor do you deserve the abuse. Bullying says much more about the bully than it does the bullied. The problem is not about you, but it is up to you deal with it. Document abusive incidents involving the workplace bully. Record dates, times, behaviors and contexts. A generic statement like “she was mean to me” will not be taken seriously; however, the more specific “she yelled loudly and used curse words” identifies concrete behaviors that will back up your bullying complaints. Know your rights. Consult your Human Resources department for company, st
