5 Steps for Handling a Bully at Work
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In an office, bullying can be detrimental to any company culture. Here are 5 steps on how to deal with them... Read the full blog: https://www.psychopps.com/pages/9882-5-steps-for-handling-a-bully-at-work Visit us online: www.PsychOpps.com
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5 Steps for Handling a Bully at Work
- 1. BULLY AT WORK 5 STEPS FOR HANDLING A PSYCHOPPS.COM
- 2. From elementary school to the workplace, unfortunately bullies exist. In the office, this type of behavior can be detrimental to any company culture. PSYCHOPPS.COM Bullying comes in many different forms. It can include gossiping, excluding, undermining, intimidating, being two-faced, abusive actions, passive-aggressive or just plain aggressive behaviors. BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE
- 3. No matter what kind of bully you run into, you need to know how to deal with them. This blog will help prepare and develop skills you can use to handle bully-like situations. PSYCHOPPS.COM 5 STEPS FOR DEALING WITH A BULLY
- 4. PSYCHOPPS.COM There are many, many different resources available to employees and employers on how to identify and handle bullying situations in the workplace. Knowledge is power and education on this topic will help you be prepared if/when situations occur. 1. GET EDUCATED ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS
- 5. PSYCHOPPS.COM Whatever you do, know that bullies are looking to get a reaction out of you. Giving them that reaction only feeds into their behaviors. Removing your emotion from the situation will help you calmly and clearly defuse difficult situations. 2. DON’T GET EMOTIONAL
- 6. PSYCHOPPS.COM If you feel you are falling victim to malicious behaviors, document every incident. A best practice for keeping a journal or log is to email yourself so each entry is date and time stamped. When it becomes appropriate to escalate your concerns, you will have everything prepared and well-formed for HR to evaluate. 3. Keep a log of everything
- 7. No matter how a bully tries to work your nerves, make sure you stay focused on doing the best you can at your job. The last thing you want is any of their accusations to gain validity because your work ethic is suffering. PSYCHOPPS.COM 4. FOCUS ON DOING YOUR BEST WORK
- 8. 5. Know when to ask for help Its generally best to first go to someone outside the office, meaning not someone who is co-worker or manager. Use some caution when approaching HR. Remember they are always more company-focused and they are also not your personal counselors. When you do decide to move forward with bringing your concerns to HR, be constructive. Ask them if they have a specific plan for handling these types of situations. PSYCHOPPS.COM
- 9. PSYCHOPPS.COM Dealing with bullies is always a difficult situation and can be extremely uncomfortable. However, if you look at the situation as a learning opportunity, you can grow from it. Managers and higher-ups will likely take note of how you handled the situation, as well.