How should someone deal with being bullied in the workplace? [Dec. 2, 2011, 1:38 p.m.]
The aim of this task is to identify strategies that a person should use if they find themselves being bullied in the workplace.
Read the following article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3476225.stm
You should list the strategies mentioned. Here is a cheat sheet (from the article).
Recognise you are being bullied Realise it is not your fault.
Tell bully actions unacceptable.
Inform manager/HR of bullying.
Tell union rep if there is one.
Keep a diary of what happens.
Keep copies of letters, memos, emails.
Build a support network (friends, family).
See doctor if bullying causes stress.
Record a formal grievance.
Consider changing your job.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3476225.stm
You should list the strategies mentioned. Here is a cheat sheet (from the article).
Recognise you are being bullied Realise it is not your fault.
Tell bully actions unacceptable.
Inform manager/HR of bullying.
Tell union rep if there is one.
Keep a diary of what happens.
Keep copies of letters, memos, emails.
Build a support network (friends, family).
See doctor if bullying causes stress.
Record a formal grievance.
Consider changing your job.