Life-Changing Tips to Deal with Bullies at Work

Are You Dealing With A Bully At Work?

Bullying is one of the most common issues everywhere including in workplaces. Many employees face the issue of bullying at work. Bullies are found in all walks of life but one of their favorite grounds is the workplace. Being bullied at work can be very frustrating and this feeling can lead to stress, low self-esteem, and even health problems. Luckily, there are many ways to deal with bullies at work that you can use to minimize the effects of bullying in your life and do not have to deal with the problem for years! Here are five tips that will help you prevent being bullied at work!

Step 1: Understand That You Are Not The Problem

Many bullied workers feel like there is something about them that causes others to treat them poorly. This feeling can make employees stop wanting to go into work, or keep their head down and avoid interactions with other coworkers—but none of these approaches actually address what’s going on. Don’t fall into a victim mentality; if you understand that bullying isn’t your fault, it makes dealing with it easier.  There are many reasons why bullies are involved in bullying someone at work. They might be envious of your recent performance. Jealousy might be the issue as they may be envious of you as an individual. A bully might simply be prejudiced and have something against you.

​Step Two. Take Care Of Yourself

O​ne of the most powerful weapons you have against bullying is self-care. As long as you are caring for yourself, you won’t be an easy target for a bully. Building your own self-esteem will give you more confidence and strength in your life, allowing you to stand up for yourself even when no one else is around. You’ll have more love and care inside of yourself than any negative situation can take away from you. So set aside some time to engage in activities that you love. Also, make sure to take breaks and don't be afraid to take breaks, invest your time in fun activities to relax.  Always remember the positive contributions that you have made to the organization.

​Step Three: Do Your Research

​One of the most important things you can do when dealing with a bully is educate yourself. The more you know about your bully, his/her past and their tactics, the better you’ll be able to protect yourself and those around you. If your workplace is experiencing an issue, look into training sessions regarding workplace bullying. There are many online resources available that provide insight on how to deal with bullies as well.  It is a must to do some research before planning a step. Inquire about the workplace rules because all organizations have a specific policy for dealing with issues like workplace bullying.

​Step Four: Speak To The Right Person

​Whether you’re being bullied by your boss or a co-worker, it’s important that you speak up. The best way is to approach your HR representative and share your experience. They will look into it from there and do what they can in order to resolve it. Do not take matters into your own hands because bullying is never acceptable no matter what, especially in a workplace environment.

​Step Five: Seek action

If you’re being bullied at work, don’t be a passive participant. Identify who your boss is and make sure they know that you’re being targeted by other staff members, let them know how it is negatively affecting your performance and ask for their help. They may not be aware of what’s going on or why—if that’s so, put together a case and present it to your boss in writing.  Another way to deal it this situation could be to look for another job. The act of looking for another job will give you the confidence to handle the situation positively. It will bring hope to your life that everything will be better. The cost of bullying in the workplace could be a loss of your job as well. Looking for a new job will make it possible for you to bear the bullying in the meantime.

​How EMOTIFIED Can Help You?

EMOTIFIED trains employees on how to deal with bullying, change their mindset and enhance communication skills. By training employees on how to approach these issues in a positive manner, they can make bullying disappear from their workplace. With the right tools and methods available through EMOTIFIED, even a group of bullies can be transformed into productive workers.  The psychological boot camp by EMOTIFIED will help you to tackle bullying at the workplace. This course is beneficial for all those who are bullied at work. The team at EMOTIFIED will help you to develop self-awareness within yourself. You will also be able to develop psychological safety for yourself.

Final Note,

Bullying at your workplace can make you uncomfortable. It can also stop you from giving your best at your workplace. If bullying is hurting your mental health, then you must take action against it.

Author- Kevin Allen - Chairman of Emotified