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Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

For many of us hearing the mere words 'workplace bullying' is enough to trigger an anxious response.

According to Google, workplace bullying is defined as repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety.

For those who have endured it, the experiences have left a lasting, damaging effect that many don't quite get over.

It can be a debilitating reality and not just for employees with little or no power ... It's becoming more prevalent for employees at all levels from admin to CFOs.

Given the harm that stems from bullying, it has been suggested that it might be one of the most serious problems facing modern organisations.

In this Friday's Career Chat you will have an opportunity to share your experiences, understand your rights and learn strategies for dealing with your current experience or situation.

Join @Renstar from Ostara Australia this Friday from 10am AEST.

Two things you can do now:

1) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email reminder during the session

2) Can't make the session? Leave your question below to be answered this Friday

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In response to: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Hi again @BlueBay sleeping is a good thing if your body and mind need it ... and if you've just come out of hospital even more so!

I think your attitude is spot on ... If she can't be compassionate then it's a failing on her part. Let it go ... You've got enough to worry about without needing her approval. You have the support of the management and your psych ... Your job is only to take it slowly and heal ...

I really hope next week is better for you

In response to: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Hi @NicK thanks for sharing your story

its sadly not uncommon...

The first thing you may have been able to do was see your personnel officer, they could have shown you your contract and you could have discussed with them what the new manager now expected of you and it could have become apparent to personnel that you were being treated inappropriately.

The thing is, you were not dismissed but you were definitely harassed, I think without the support of personnel/HR it would have gotten worse.

I'm not sure how things would have played out but I do know that seeking the assistance of HR should always be your first port of call ... They know the law and if anyone is doing something wrong (workplace bullying) they'll want to make it stop ... Not just because you're a nice person and deserve better but because it could cost the company money!!!

....workplace bullying costs companies money ... The victim is in a stronger position now more than ever.

Yes it does take strength to stand up to the bully though and that's again where HR could help ... They have to be seen to be taking care of he employee. You could also have used their EAP to help with standing up to the new manager.

Yet ultimately however if they were all in on it then you're better off having left ... there are places where you will be treated well.

Hope you're doing better now @NicK

In response to: Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Please keep on posting the forum is open until 4 o'clock I will be checking in the meantime... enjoy your weekend and hope to catch you next week on CareerChat.

Also a big thanks to @BlueBay and @NicK for being a part of it today ...

In response to: Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Re: Career Chat // Workplace bullying // Friday, 19 Aug, 10 AEST

Hi @Renstar,

Thank you for your advice.

I thought about taking further action but at the time I wasn't in the right frame of mind. I felt small and their actions made me feel even smaller. I was afraid and ran away - took the easy way out.

If there ever is a next (hopefully not), I will take it to HR for advice.

Thanks again for today's forum. Learnt a lot from your posts.

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