How to Deal with a Workplace Bully

If you or your co-workers are constantly dealing with a workplace bully, do something about it! You are at your job to do the best you can, make a living and hopefully enjoy the work that you do. Unfortunately, there often comes the occasion where an individual or a group must deal with a nasty employee. Just one bad employee who has a tendency to bully his/her co-workers is enough to cause complete mayhem in a work environment. 

If you have tried talking to this office bully to no avail, the next step is to contact the “hires that be” who may or may not be aware of the situation. Give your manager or supervisor specific examples of the bullying and get others to back your claim. If more people come forward verifying these allegations, your boss is more apt to take action and do something to rectify the situation.

You and your co-workers may be asked to fill out a report from Human Resources to be put on your file regarding the situation. Be specific in your claims making sure to be as detailed as possible so if this situation were to come to light again, your prior written allegations can be looked at to see if the termination of this workplace bully is warranted. There has been the occasion where there are a group of bullies in the workplace who are targeting one specific person with abusive language, intimidation or with threats. If you are that person, do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. If it is too much to handle, considering transferring to a different unit within the company. Be aware, however, that word travels fast within a company, so leaving your place of employment altogether for other job opportunities may be the wisest choice for you. Be sure that when you leave, however, your make Human Resources aware during your exit interview why you are leaving your position.  Have them make a note of it (plus a copy for you) to put in that employees file to be prepared in case a situation like this with another co-worker occurs.