Have you ever left work tearful, depressed, and feeling overwhelmed? However, these feelings of stress are not related to expected work assignments and productivity expectation, but the maltreatment of another colleague, supervisor, and/or manager? You may be the victim of workplace bullying.
The Workplace Bullying Institute defines Workplace Bullying as the repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons by one or more perpetrators that take one or more of the following forms:
• Verbal abuse
• Offensive Conduct (i.e. threatening, humiliating, or intimidating)
• Work Interference
BullyingStatistics.org includes the following examples of Workplace Bullying:
• Shouting or swearing at an employee.
• An employee being singled out for unjustified criticism or blame.
• An employee being excluded from activities or having their work contributions ignored.
• Language or actions that embarrass or humiliate an employee.
• Practical jokes, especially if they occur repeatedly to the same person.
Workplace Bullying Statistics:
• 1 in 3 workers may be the victims of workplace bullying.
• Twenty percent of workplace bullying becomes harassment.
• Sixty percent of workplace bullies are men, and bully male and female employees equally.
• Female bullies are more likely to bully other females.
The impact of workplace bullying on employees can lead to high levels of stress, absenteeism and low productivity, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and insomnia.
Many individuals do not speak up regarding the matter due to the role of the perpetrator as a supervisor, and fear losing their job. Additionally, workplace bullying can be masked by the high demand of the job.
So how do we address this issue?
1. Address personal timidity and fear. II Timothy 1:7 NLT
2. Do your best work. Colossians 3:23,24 MSG
3. Address the perpetrator, especially if it is another believer in Christ. Matthew 18:15 NCV
4. Seek a mediator, employee/human resources, and/or compliance officer. Matthew 18:16,17 NCV
5. Forgive the offender. Philippians 4:2-7 NKJV
6. Ultimately, do not seek revenge. Trust in the Lord to avenge. Romans 12:17-21 NKJV
The Workplace Bullying Institute defines Workplace Bullying as the repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons by one or more perpetrators that take one or more of the following forms:
• Verbal abuse
• Offensive Conduct (i.e. threatening, humiliating, or intimidating)
• Work Interference
BullyingStatistics.org includes the following examples of Workplace Bullying:
• Shouting or swearing at an employee.
• An employee being singled out for unjustified criticism or blame.
• An employee being excluded from activities or having their work contributions ignored.
• Language or actions that embarrass or humiliate an employee.
• Practical jokes, especially if they occur repeatedly to the same person.
Workplace Bullying Statistics:
• 1 in 3 workers may be the victims of workplace bullying.
• Twenty percent of workplace bullying becomes harassment.
• Sixty percent of workplace bullies are men, and bully male and female employees equally.
• Female bullies are more likely to bully other females.
The impact of workplace bullying on employees can lead to high levels of stress, absenteeism and low productivity, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and insomnia.
Many individuals do not speak up regarding the matter due to the role of the perpetrator as a supervisor, and fear losing their job. Additionally, workplace bullying can be masked by the high demand of the job.
So how do we address this issue?
1. Address personal timidity and fear. II Timothy 1:7 NLT
2. Do your best work. Colossians 3:23,24 MSG
3. Address the perpetrator, especially if it is another believer in Christ. Matthew 18:15 NCV
4. Seek a mediator, employee/human resources, and/or compliance officer. Matthew 18:16,17 NCV
5. Forgive the offender. Philippians 4:2-7 NKJV
6. Ultimately, do not seek revenge. Trust in the Lord to avenge. Romans 12:17-21 NKJV
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