How does an entrepreneur determine whats truly bullying behavior and what is not?
Most commonly, bullying consists of repeated verbal harassment. If it becomes physical there are existing legal tools to deal with it, such as assault and battery. Bullying behavior typically comes from somebody in a position of authority at a company. A bully can be a co-worker, but it’s more commonly associated with a boss and particularly with an immediate boss, as opposed to someone running the company. How should entrepreneurs deal with bullies in their firms? They should establish firmly that this kind of conduct is not condoned. Then administer that policy on a complaint basis. What you absolutely cannot do is leave the situation alone and hope it gets better. You have a responsibility as an employer to intervene. Apart from the legal exposure involved, you have a threat to your productivity and your turnover rates. We recommend that the business owner counsel or get counseling for the individual who has been complained about. Let the person know that this kind of behavior is no
