How to Confront a Bully at Work

Bullies are in every area of the workplace, be it a difficult boss, a malicious coworker, or a disrespectful client. Bullying is classified are repeated and purposeful harassing, offending, excluding, or spitefully disrupting someone's tasks. It can be job-related or person-related.

Early career professionals are more prone to bullying than their senior colleagues. If not addressed, bullying can damage a person's well-being and increase job turnover.

Bees work hard and provide value to their environment, but you risk getting stung if you try to hurt them.

Find a visible way to defend yourself from bullying behaviour.

• Play by the book. It can give you a sense of security and help you stay on track when you don't yet know how things work in your organisation.
• Build a strong network, including with senior employees or influential people. It helps to influence people and form alliances within your workplace.
• Stay on good terms with the rest of your colleagues, regardless of their level in the chain of command.