Bullying in the workplace

The term bullying refers here to prolonged psychological terror in the workplace or school. It refers to actions of a negative nature that are directed against a specific person by one or more people over a prolonged period of time.

The person who has been bullied feels left out, which leads to an extreme level of stress. Reactions such as concentration problems, loss of identity and self-esteem, difficulty sleeping, exhaustion and a feeling of inadequacy can occur.

For example, the person who has been bullied may also feel they are being ignored or receiving loud negative criticism in the workplace or in private environments. The person may also be subjected to mobile harassment, verbal and/or written threats, rumours and ridicule of any disabilities. This can undoubtedly have fatal consequences for the victim’s working life and will leave a psychological suffering and a serious breakdown.