Bullying at Workplace

Different reasons can be associated with the fact that most people are hesitant to make any complaints regarding workplace bullying with the main ones being afraid of the consequences or the unsuccessful experiences they’ve had before. Some other points can also be associated with lack of bullying reports that the victims find it difficult to recall all the events and find it tough to explain their story.

It’s also likely in specific scenarios that people who do eventually end up filing a complaint can be open to more victimisation outside of the original incident. For example, if you are filing a complaint regarding someone who is working with, especially if they are at a higher position may revert to an act of vengeance. Victims can also be blamed as a reason for bullying or will be labelled as a troublemaker themselves.

Organisations can play an essential role in ensuring that people feel safe when they want to make a bullying claim. One of the simplest and most effective ways is to define everyone’s role clearly and responsibilities, make sure workers are provided with proper training and information they need to know in case they are being bullied with regards to bullying reporting and response procedures. There should be a policy within the organisation that anyone who speaks out against bullying shall not be reprised and also have the option of keeping their complaint confidential. Also, if someone threatens someone who does so, will face harassment charges themselves. Individual managers can give their workers that confidence that they should come forward in such a situation and they won’t have to fear any negative consequences.

Managers can also play an important role by interacting with employees and safety representatives to get to know if any bullying is taking place or if any reasons can increase its risk. They are responsible for people working, and their conduct and seriousness towards bullying can go a long way towards making people stand up for their rights. If managers treat their employees with respect, so will others around. It is also the responsibility of managers to introduce and implement measures that contribute positively to the psychological health of employees.

Finally, when there is a proper process as to what people should do everyone will have an idea how to go about it and will have the confidence that their complaint will be taken seriously, which makes it easier for people to file their bullying claim.