What to Do If You are Bullied at Work

Name: What to Do If You are Bullied at Work
Author: KnowledgeCity

Learn the necessary steps for dealing with workplace bullying.

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(gentle music) Are you being bullied at work, if so, what do you do? Let's go over the strategies and methods you can use to keep afloat in your situation. In these lessons, we'll talk about how you can avoid blaming yourself, and how to safely assert yourself. We'll also address why it's important to know your company's anti-bullying policies, what you were recommended to document and how to talk to your supervisor, or HR about the bullying. One of the hardest parts about being bullied can be feeling a sense of guilt and negativity from the experience. It's important to acknowledge these negative feelings, and externalize them, instead of blaming yourself. This can help protect your mental health and self-esteem. Self-blame is a natural reaction, especially if you're bully is your boss, supervisor, or someone else who holds power over you at work. Verbal abuse could be interpreted as legitimate feedback from a superior, especially if you already feel insecure about your work performance. While a bully's actions may be inexcusable. A way to cope with your feelings is to try to analyze the bully's motives. Take the time to think about why the bully is acting the way they are. If you understand that this person's anger is not inherently your fault, but a reflection of their own issues, it can help you remember that you're not to blame for the negative situation. When you analyze the situation around an instance of bullying, this can help you direct any negative emotions away from yourself. Workplace bullying can be mentally and emotionally draining. If you start to feel overwhelmed, then you may need to lean on the positive people in your life. One of the best ways to support yourself while you're waiting for a resolution to the situation is to spend time with people who truly care about you, and believe in you. The more time you spend with those who see your value, the more likely you'll be able to improve your confidence and self-esteem at work. Finally, know your worth, take some time to meditate on your positive qualities. If you're in a situation where you're being bullied, it's easy to ruminate on the parts of yourself that you don't like. Try making a list of all your accomplishments in the past year, your favorite things about yourself and what you're grateful for.

Beginner Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 19m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

Many victims of bullying feel a sense of guilt and shame from the experience. In this module, you will learn how to avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms and safely confront a bully. You will also learn how to document your experience, explore your company’s policies on bullying behavior, and talk to your supervisors about bullying.

What You'll Learn

Cope with workplace bullying while avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms and self-blame
Confront a bully safely and assert yourself without panicking
Research your company's harassment and bullying policy
Document bullying behavior and your experience
Address bullying with your supervisor and HR department

Key Takeaways

Many victims of bullying feel a sense of guilt and shame from the experience, which this module helps address by avoiding self-blame.
The course teaches safe ways to confront a bully and assert yourself rather than panicking.
Documenting bullying behavior is presented as an important step in responding to workplace bullying.
Researching your company's policies on bullying and harassment helps you understand how to respond.
The module covers how to raise bullying with both your supervisor and your HR department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for people who are experiencing bullying at work and want to learn how to cope with it, confront a bully safely, and address the situation through their company's processes.

What does this course cover?

It covers avoiding self-blame, staying calm, safely asserting yourself, knowing your company's harassment and bullying policy, documenting everything, and talking to your supervisor and HR.

What skills will I gain?

The course develops emotional intelligence, handling confrontation, and crisis management.

How is the course structured?

It is a single module with lessons on avoiding self-blame, not panicking, safely asserting yourself, knowing your company's harassment and bullying policy, documenting everything, talking to your supervisor, and talking to HR, followed by a Test Your Knowledge assessment.

Does the course explain how to report bullying within my company?

Yes. It teaches how to research your company's policies on bullying and harassment and how to address bullying with your supervisor and HR department.