MARITAL STATUS ~ Higher prevalence rates for experiencing a hostile work environment were identified for divorced or separated workers compared to married workers, widowed workers, and never married workers.
EDUCATION ~ Higher prevalence rates for experiencing a hostile work environment were identified for workers with some college education or workers with high school diploma or GED, compared to workers with a college degree or higher education level.
AGE ~ Higher prevalence rates for experiencing a hostile work environment were identified for workers aged 65 and older compared to workers in other (younger) age groups.
INDUSTRY & OCCUPATION ~ Workers in Community and Social Service occupations experience a very high hostile work environment …show more content…
Employees should be encouraged to talk about bullying behavior in the workplace. While some people may look at it differently from schoolyard bullying but in some cases the behavior is the same. Any put-downs and deliberate isolation of an employee are indications of bullying behavior that should be identified and …show more content…
The first practical step is one many people overlook — document, document, document, says Workplace Consultants. Bullied employees must document their bullying experience as soon as possible so that they do not forget key information. This will help them to regain control over the situation.
Don’t be too nice. Peer bullying is the most difficult to overcome. If you’re being bullied by a group of colleagues, fight the urge to appease the group that has hurt you or try to do them favors thinking they will re-admit you to the inner circle. This is a tendency to which bullied targets are prone — they are too nice for their own good.
Look outside the workplace for support. Seek support from family, friends, and professionals such as a doctor, counselor, or spiritual leader. Since workplace bullying can make the bully’s target feel isolated, anxious, depressed and helpless, the bullied person needs to seek out assistance as soon as possible. The bully’s person need to know that others are willing to walk the journey with them.
Emphasizing individual strengths. Sometimes those lowest on the career ladder in the workplace are the targets of bullies. If all employees are allowed to develop their skills and shown respect for their contributions, they're more likely to be self-confident and not become the
EDUCATION ~ Higher prevalence rates for experiencing a hostile work environment were identified for workers with some college education or workers with high school diploma or GED, compared to workers with a college degree or higher education level.
AGE ~ Higher prevalence rates for experiencing a hostile work environment were identified for workers aged 65 and older compared to workers in other (younger) age groups.
INDUSTRY & OCCUPATION ~ Workers in Community and Social Service occupations experience a very high hostile work environment …show more content…
Employees should be encouraged to talk about bullying behavior in the workplace. While some people may look at it differently from schoolyard bullying but in some cases the behavior is the same. Any put-downs and deliberate isolation of an employee are indications of bullying behavior that should be identified and …show more content…
The first practical step is one many people overlook — document, document, document, says Workplace Consultants. Bullied employees must document their bullying experience as soon as possible so that they do not forget key information. This will help them to regain control over the situation.
Don’t be too nice. Peer bullying is the most difficult to overcome. If you’re being bullied by a group of colleagues, fight the urge to appease the group that has hurt you or try to do them favors thinking they will re-admit you to the inner circle. This is a tendency to which bullied targets are prone — they are too nice for their own good.
Look outside the workplace for support. Seek support from family, friends, and professionals such as a doctor, counselor, or spiritual leader. Since workplace bullying can make the bully’s target feel isolated, anxious, depressed and helpless, the bullied person needs to seek out assistance as soon as possible. The bully’s person need to know that others are willing to walk the journey with them.
Emphasizing individual strengths. Sometimes those lowest on the career ladder in the workplace are the targets of bullies. If all employees are allowed to develop their skills and shown respect for their contributions, they're more likely to be self-confident and not become the