Fixing the Problem Given these facts, what is the best recourse of action for victims? On the side of the company, what can they do to prevent or to fix this problem in the workplace? If you are on the receiving end of abuse, firmly but calmly tell the aggressor to stop. If that doesnt stop things, escalate the issue to a supervisor who can help out in mediation. In a 2007 report conducted by Arizona State Universitys Project for Wellness and Work-Life, a group that examines the relations between work, wellness and domestic life, advises victims to report the incidents to their colleagues, superiors and human resources in a cool and collected manner. Keeping a diary or a recording of the incidents will also serve as proof when the time comes that evidence is called for. On the part of the company, eliminating bullying in the workplace starts with a commitment from the management to instill company policies to fix the problem. There should be conscious effort on the part of the organization to maintain vigilance over the monitoring of abusive behavior. Such action will make victims feel safe and potential bullies think twice about doing abusive behavior in the workplace. Make it clear that human resources will not tolerate such a type of behavior. The bottom line is this: a harmonious and peaceful workplace will always serve the company better in the end, even if that means letting go of bullies who are strong performers. Garry Mathiason, a senior partner in the San Francisco office of Littler Mendelson, a top employment and labor law firm has this to say, If you decide in favor of the harmony and teamwork of the group, and take the short-term deficit of losing what is otherwise a good performer, youre going to be more successful as an organization, because the team can always outperform the individual. If all else fails, leaving the company may end up being the victims best response to abusive behavior in the workplace, especially if his/her physical and mental being is at stake. Its simply not worth putting your health at risk. You can find better opportunities when you decide to leave and see what is out there. Source: JOBSDB.COM
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 02:02:43 +0000
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