Combatting Bullying at Work: A widespread problem in the modern workplace
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Bullying at work can take many forms, from unreasonable pressure to snide comments to overt abuse. Unfortunately, this unpleasant behaviour is relatively widespread in the modern professional world and can leave victims feeling worthless and powerless. If you are in this situation, it is important to know that bullying is never your fault and that you do not have to suffer in silence; there are many steps you can take to protect yourself and ensure that you are treated with the respect you deserve.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Identify the signs of bullying and know if you are being bullied at work
• Take action against bullies and ensure that their actions do not go unchallenged
• Find out what your rights are in cases of workplace bullying
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Combatting Bullying at Work - 50minutes
Problem: how can you recognise bullying at work, guard against it and respond effectively if the need arises?
Uses: as bullying is sadly a common occurrence in the world of work, it is useful to be able to forestall, identify and combat it.
Professional context: work psychology, employment law, human resources.
FAQs:
How can I know for certain whether I am being bullied?
How can I guard against bullying and defend myself if it happens to me?
What should I do if I realise that one of my colleagues is being bullied?
What should I do if a loved one tells me that they are being bullied?
What is mobbing?
Can bullying be organised?
What are the risks associated with reporting bullying?
What about harassment?
You would be forgiven for thinking that insults, mockery, ostracism and public humiliation had been left behind on the playground and have no place in the world of work. However, these demeaning behaviours, which seek to rob victims of their dignity, are a fact of life for many workers. Anyone can be a victim of bullying, from freelancers to civil servants and from entry-level employees to senior managers, and this mistreatment can have serious consequences. But what can we do about it?
Bullying is a problem that knows no borders, and you may already be