BULLYING AT WORK RETARDING PRODUCTIVITY

BULLYING AT WORK RETARDING PRODUCTIVITY

Bullying at work means a 'repetitive actions that are not reasonably intended for employees that are detrimental to health or safety’. There are several types of bullying. Among the words harsh and rude, the act of isolating employees, told workers to do jobs that are not connected with the job and psychological disorders.

Other forms of bullying are given tasks that are impossible to perform, deliberately changing work schedules for no reason other than for a worker and deliberately conceal information for the block or a worker doing his job. Until now no specific law to protect victims of bullying at work, unless there is physical violence and threats can occur then the penal code.

Victims of bullying may experience stress. Likewise, witnesses who saw incidents of bullying, they will experience fear and emotional distress. According to psychologists, the bullies they may feel good to do and no remorse. Unfortunately, the victims would do such a thing as a 'revenge' on others. Bullying is not limited only to men; women also have the ability to bully. Typically men are only men but there are incidents of bullying women bullying women and men.

Effect of bullying
Bullying will make the victims suffer health problems caused by stress and tension. There are several clinical symptoms experienced by victims of bullying, including anxiety, weight loss (without overeating), headache, backache, nausea, mouth ulcers, insomnia (sleep), nightmares, skin irritation, diarrhea, and irritation stomach, high blood pressure, depression and lowself-esteem.

Bullying in the workplace is not only about work but can also be in the form of rude words on personal matters such as family, lifestyle, body shape and weight, clothing and appearance. Bullying also covers discrimination against disability or medical problems. Victims of bullying will get sick and be forced to take sick leave. Employees are often the bully will often take time off to avoid being bullied, and this will directly lower work productivity as well as that of the organization

Tips to prevent bullying in the workplace

a)      Build anti-bullying priorities into hiring practices:

No matter how qualified someone may be at the technical level, avoid hiring those who may “completely undermine or poison the environment.”

b)     Talk about it from the top:

From the organization's highest levels, it should be made clear that bullying isn’t acceptable. Otherwise, the message sent is that it’s okay.

c)      Sweat the small stuff:

Eye-rolling and sneering at meetings is unprofessional behaviour that managers must address immediately. “The effects of bullying come from these types of indignities,” says Dr. Schat. “It could be the tip of the iceberg.”

d)     Take bullying claims seriously:

Assuming a bullying allegation is merely a conflict between two people who should sort it out between themselves “represents a misunderstanding of bullying.” It’s much more one-way and requires authoritative intervention.

e)      Tread carefully:

Take bullying allegations seriously, but don’t assume they’re true. Bullies themselves can bring an illegitimate claim against someone in hopes the organization will take action against that person. “It could be one of the techniques to undermine and marginalize someone. This type of behaviour can be pretty insidious.”

f)       Gather evidence:

Speak to workers who may have witnessed the activity.

g)      Consider company well-being:

Bullies often make it difficult for organizations to fire them, and may threaten litigation. For that reason, problem workers or managers may be ignored or shuffled to other departments. Prevention is better than cure.