Workplace Bullies

Posted by cecilwampler under Human Resources
From http://www.peoplemanagementconsulting.com 3215 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on July 4, 2015 8:52 am

While it is not as blatant as schoolyard bullying, workplace bullies can still affect work performance and satisfaction. Let's take a look at who these bullies are, how they operate, and how to stop them.

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Written by lyceum
3182 days ago

Cecil: Thank you very much for your input. I look forward to hear your comment on Prof. Elemental's video.

I recommend you to visit Dr. Leonard Peikoff's site and search on the term "bullying" on the podcast page.

http://www.peikoff.com/?s=bullying

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Written by lyceum
3212 days ago

Cecil: It is sad to hear that workplace bullies are still around. They should be dealt in the same way as Internet trolls, don't you think. Have you seen the music video, Don't Feed The Trolls by Professor Elemental?

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Written by cecilwampler
3182 days ago

Hey Lyceum, thanks for the comment. I am crazy late responding. I have been finishing up two big projects that have taken up my time. I have noticed three common elements of workplace bullies; 1) The rules don't seem to apply to them, yet they enforce them in an aggressive manner 2) Most everyone in the workplace is aware of these people and their ways 3) Management largely ignores the problem, despite reports. I see the management response as a larger part of the problem than the bullying. Obviously, the bullies are quickly dealt with by a good management team, but it rarely happens. I believe this is because: 1) Management isn't being bullied, so it is less of a problem to them specifically (they don't see the lack of moral or decreased satisfaction of the workforce as a problem obviously) 2) The bullies often perform some of the dirty work for management they choose to not do, like call out problems with employees and enforce punishment 3) Management have chosen to not confront the bully in fear of a confrontation or have been manipulated by the bully to believe they are just doing their job and people don't like it.

I have not seen the Professor Elemental video, but it is now on the list. Thanks for drawing my attention to it. It sounds interesting.

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