How to hit back against workplace bullies

By Stacks / The Law firm

Bullying in the workplace – most of us have seen it, too many of us have been victims. It isn't limited to places of hard yakka such as down mines, in the military, at mechanic workshops or on factory floors. Bullying happens everywhere from respectable corporations to hospitals, schools, universities and public service offices.

So what can we do about it? Usually the bully is someone higher in the workplace rankings. Many victims are reluctant to complain as they don't want to make things worse, miss promotions or lose their job.

The first problem is to identify exactly what is bullying. Where does joking finish and bullying start? What's normal give and take for one person might be intimidating for another.