How to Prevent and Respond to Bullying at Work
Course Description:
| Bullying is something many of us may have experienced as kids—from one side or the other, either as the bully or the one being bullied. But when we become adults, we expect that kind of behavior to remain behind in childhood and adolescence. Unfortunately, that may not always be the case. Bullies often remain bullies into adulthood and continue to prey on those they feel they can intimidate and push around. It should come as no surprise, then, that bullying is sometimes a problem in the workplace. In fact, in some cases, it is a serious problem with serious negative consequences for individuals, the work environment, and an organization’s productivity and success. Today, we’re going to talk about bullying in the workplace. We’ll discuss why it’s a problem and what you can do about it, whether you’re the one being bullied or whether you are aware of coworkers who are being bullied. |
Course Duration: 31 Minutes
Why “How to Prevent and Respond to Bullying at Work” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Understand why workplace bullying is a problem
• Recognize bullying when it occurs in the workplace
• Understand what motivates bullying
• Identify common characteristics of bullies
• Take steps to help prevent bullying at work
• Know what to do if you are bullied or witness bullying
Key Points:
- Bullying is unacceptable and abusive behavior.
- Bullying at work hurts everyone.
- Take a stand and speak out against bullying.
- Report all incidents.
- Respect others and insist on respectful treatment in return.
