Workplace Bullying

Workplace Bullying

Nandita Verma1, Jasmine Mary Ekka2, Dr. Neha Singh3, Dr. J Krithika4

1,2,3 2nd Year PGDM Students, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Chennai

4 Senior Assistant Professor, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Chennai

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Abstract
Workplace bullying is when coworkers or supervisors act aggressively and treat a worker unfairly. When this behaviour occurs regularly and for an extended period of time, it raises the employee's stress levels, which harms the organisation both directly and indirectly. Bullying at work has a history of having terrible consequences for the targets, witnesses, and organisations. Stress, worry, and poor physical and mental health are common among targets and witnesses, and these consequences might last for a while. Targets run the danger of being disqualified from the workforce due to poor health, stigma, victimisation, or damage to their reputation. The use of employer resources and time for non-work activities by perpetrators causes organisations to have low staff productivity, as targets and witnesses are likely to perform less effectively, take more vacation time, feel less devoted to the company, and be more likely to leave. Despite the serious issues that workplace bullying brings about, businesses struggle to cope with it. Policies, rules, and standards are necessary, but they rarely go far enough to address this complex psychosocial issue. Strong leadership, efficient human resource management, and a positive workplace culture are all crucial.

Key words: Workplace Bullying, Unfair treatment, Discrimination, Workforce and Organisation