IMPACT OF BULLYING IN WORKPLACE
Bullying in a workplace has always been a major issue. People are being bullied based on their color, gender, work and many other factors which leads to a risk of anxiety, depression and suicide. It may be verbal or physical abuse through to online harassment.
The major impacts of bullying are:
Bullying in a workplace has always been a major issue. People are being bullied based on their color, gender, work and many other factors which leads to a risk of anxiety, depression and suicide. It may be verbal or physical abuse through to online harassment.
The major impacts of bullying are:
- distress, anxiety, panic attacks or sleep disturbance
- physical illness, such as muscular tension, headaches and digestive problems
- reduced work performance
- loss of self-esteem and feelings of isolation
- deteriorating relationships with colleagues, family and friends
- depression
- increased risk of suicide
People are often hesitant to make a complaint. Most of the victims felt that no one would believe them, so they don't report the situation to a manager or to a head of the organization.
There are several support available against bullying. Some of them are:
- Fair Work Commission
Apply for an order to stop bullying. - Commonwealth, State of Territory Work Health and Safety Regulators
Get advice and report bullying incidents. - The Australian Human Rights Commission
Get advice or make a complaint about discrimination, harassment and bullying covered by anti-discrimination laws. - Safe Work Australia
Aims to improve work health and safety, and worker's compensation arrangements across Australia. - Industry specific union
The union representing your industry can give you advice on options and your rights. - Beyond Blue's Workplace bullying in Australia research
Learn about what you can do to prevent bullying in your workplace.
Workplace bullying can be reported by the person experiencing or witnessing it; by writing or expressing verbally; by reporting to a supervisor, manager, or someone in HR team. Furthermore, to stop bullying:
- Be alert
- Identify and act on bullying behavior early
- Seek training and development
