Why are so many directors being bullied at work?

Directors often fail to recognise they are being bullied as poor behaviour is seen as the ‘norm’. There may be perceived shame and frustration at being bullied and many freelancers may attempt to cope on their own without seeking support. The creative environment can generate abusive environments.

What kind of bullying happens in the workplace?

People working at the same level often bully through gossip, work sabotage, or criticism. Bullying can occur between people who work closely together, but it also happens across departments. People who work in different departments may be more likely to bully through email or by spreading rumors.

Can a bully be reported to a manager?

Most bullying happens out of sight of others, so you might not have any witnesses. This does not stop you reporting the bullying to your manager to get the situation resolved. See more advice on how to raise a problem at work.

Why do freelancers not complain about bullying at work?

Freelancers often do not complain about poor behaviour as they fear it may damage their professional reputation and reduce future opportunities as they may be labelled a ‘trouble-maker’. Directors often fail to recognise they are being bullied as poor behaviour is seen as the ‘norm’.

How often do people get bullied at work?

You’re Out Of The Loop. The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2017 survey reports that an average of 19 percent of Americans are bullied at work, and another 19 percent witness the bullying. In total workplace bullying affects 60 million people.

Can a manager bully you in the workplace?

I’ve been bullied more than once by a manager or “leader,” and the experiences were devastating. In a recent research study from the Workplace Bullying Institute, nearly one fifth of all American workers reported bullying in the workplace and another 19% witnessed it.

How does bullying at work affect your life?

Long-term exposure to workplace bullying can have a major impact on your personal life. The toll workplace bullying takes on your self worth is hard to recover from mentally.

Is there a law against bullying at work?

The WBI has a three-step workplace bullying action plan for those who have been bullied at work, but because there is no law against workplace bullying in the U.S., aside from sexual harassment, it can be an uphill struggle.