Talk to HR. In many workplace bullying stories, HR can play a crucial role. They are there to ensure a healthy work environment. But make sure you present your case clearly. You can say, like in a story I know where a person was bullied for being new, the new employee went to HR with a detailed account of how the older coworkers were treating him, and HR took action.
Stand up for yourself in a smart way. I remember a story where a woman was being bullied by her male coworkers. She started to assert herself calmly but firmly. She would correct false statements about her immediately and refused to be pushed around. Sometimes, showing that you won't tolerate the bullying can make the bully think twice.
One common type is exclusion, like in the story where an employee was left out of meetings. Another is overloading with work, similar to the case of the new hire getting impossible tasks. Verbal abuse also occurs, as seen when the supervisor publicly berated the new employee.
Sure. I once knew a colleague who was constantly left out of important meetings by his manager just because he had different opinions. His manager would also publicly criticize his work in a very harsh way, which was completely unnecessary and really affected his confidence.
In a workplace I knew, there was a case of bullying. A worker was constantly harassed by his supervisor. The supervisor gave him impossible tasks and then publicly shamed him when he couldn't complete them. This led to the worker having severe anxiety and his performance deteriorated rapidly. It was a really sad situation as he was a hard - working person initially.
Victims can start by documenting everything. Keep records of the incidents, like emails or witness statements. This can be useful if they need to take formal action.
One success story is about a woman who was constantly bullied by her male colleague. He took credit for her work and spread false rumors about her. She started documenting every instance. She then reported it to HR with evidence. As a result, the bully was given a warning and she finally got the recognition she deserved for her work.
One story could be about an employee in a Canadian office who was constantly left out of important meetings by a group of colleagues. They would also spread false rumors about this person's work ethic, which made it hard for the victim to get support from other departments. It really affected their mental health and job performance.
One common element is documentation. For example, if someone is being bullied by having their work stolen or being verbally abused, having records of these incidents helps a great deal when reporting. Another element is support from colleagues. In many success stories, co - workers who witnessed the bullying stepped in to support the victim, which made a big difference.
One thing that can be done is to educate the bullies. Let them understand what it means to be blind and how their actions are cruel. For example, teachers or community leaders can have a talk with them.
Stopping bullying starts with awareness. We need to teach kids to be kind and stand up for others. Also, schools should have strict rules against it.
The new girl herself can try to make friends with other nice kids. If she has a group of friends, the bullies might be less likely to target her. Also, parents can get involved. If they suspect their daughter is being bullied, they can talk to the school authorities.