Hi Firends,
I have come across vary good topic and want to share with all of you.
Workplace bullying may inflict more harm on employees than on-the-job sexual harassment, according to a recent research study. Researchers presented their findings earlier this month at the Seventh International Conference on Work, Stress and Health.
Bullying includes persistently criticizing employees’ work, yelling, repeatedly reminding employees of mistakes, spreading gossip or lies, ignoring or excluding workers, and insulting employees’ habits, attitudes or private life.
Both sexual harassment and bullying will create negative environments at work, but bullying may create the most negative of the two. Employees who experienced bullying were more likely to quit their jobs, have lower well-being, be less satisfied with their jobs and have less satisfying relations with their bosses than employees who were sexually harassed, according to the researchers.
Bullied employees also reported more job stress, less job commitment and higher levels of anger and anxiety.
“Bullying is often more subtle, and may include behaviors that do not appear obvious to others," For instance, how does an employee report to their boss that they have been excluded from lunch? Or that they are being ignored by a coworker? The insidious nature of these behaviors makes them difficult to deal with and sanction.”
First, take a preventative stance and have a strong “zero-tolerance” harassment policy. Train managers and employees on the specifics of your policy. If harassment does occur, start an investigation immediately.
Partho
From Saudi Arabia
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5I have come across vary good topic and want to share with all of you.
Workplace bullying may inflict more harm on employees than on-the-job sexual harassment, according to a recent research study. Researchers presented their findings earlier this month at the Seventh International Conference on Work, Stress and Health.
Bullying includes persistently criticizing employees’ work, yelling, repeatedly reminding employees of mistakes, spreading gossip or lies, ignoring or excluding workers, and insulting employees’ habits, attitudes or private life.
Both sexual harassment and bullying will create negative environments at work, but bullying may create the most negative of the two. Employees who experienced bullying were more likely to quit their jobs, have lower well-being, be less satisfied with their jobs and have less satisfying relations with their bosses than employees who were sexually harassed, according to the researchers.
Bullied employees also reported more job stress, less job commitment and higher levels of anger and anxiety.
“Bullying is often more subtle, and may include behaviors that do not appear obvious to others," For instance, how does an employee report to their boss that they have been excluded from lunch? Or that they are being ignored by a coworker? The insidious nature of these behaviors makes them difficult to deal with and sanction.”
First, take a preventative stance and have a strong “zero-tolerance” harassment policy. Train managers and employees on the specifics of your policy. If harassment does occur, start an investigation immediately.
Partho
From Saudi Arabia
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Dear Partho,
This is basically an employment hazard, especially where job seekers outnumber available jobs. These bullying practices are often taken for granted by employers and many managers presume that through intimidation, they can extract more work from employees and maintain control and discipline.
Bhajiya
From Saudi Arabia
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This is basically an employment hazard, especially where job seekers outnumber available jobs. These bullying practices are often taken for granted by employers and many managers presume that through intimidation, they can extract more work from employees and maintain control and discipline.
Bhajiya
From Saudi Arabia
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In my company, it is a normal treatment for senior employees to make fun of or disrespect newcomers. I believe that most of the time, if individuals handle it well, with the guidance provided by HR, problems can be reduced.
In my company, there are ample incidences of this behavior. I regularly inform my proprietor about these incidents and have plans to create a policy to address this issue. Let's see if, as an HR professional, I can make a difference.
I have observed that if somebody excels in their work, the employer tends to ignore their misbehavior towards others.
Please share your thoughts on this matter.
Regards,
Pratap:icon1:
From India, Pune
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In my company, there are ample incidences of this behavior. I regularly inform my proprietor about these incidents and have plans to create a policy to address this issue. Let's see if, as an HR professional, I can make a difference.
I have observed that if somebody excels in their work, the employer tends to ignore their misbehavior towards others.
Please share your thoughts on this matter.
Regards,
Pratap:icon1:
From India, Pune
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