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Psychological bullying in the workplace, also known as workplace mobbing, is a common problem. Although the terminology to refer to this situation is new, the phenomenon has existed in different forms since the beginning of the world of work. The definition of workplace mobbing would be “harassing, systematic and persistent attacks that aim to intimidate, insult, overwhelm, exclude, ignore, lack of respect, etc.”. This means that the targeted victim is exposed to intentional and systematic bad behavior and bad language.
Currently, workplace mobbing is on the rise compared to other types of harassment, which generates a series of negative effects on the work performance of workers and therefore of the company. In this Psychology-Online article, we will talk about workplace bullying, its definition and some examples.
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- Sleep problems
- High blood pressure
- Ulcers
- Trouble making decisions
- Inability to work or concentrate
- Loss of self esteem
- Low productivity
- Try to defend yourself
- Avoid mobbing
- Your support network
- Rumination about the situation
- Plan how to deal with the situation
- Reduce productivity
- Create a hostile work environment
- Promote absenteeism
- It can produce costs for legal issues
- Affecting the commitment and loyalty of the employee
- Additional costs when searching and training new employees
- Bad public image and negative publicity
- Increased risk of any legal action
Effects of workplace mobbing on job performance
Those workers who suffer workplace mobbing tend to have a worse performance at work:
Workers who have suffered mobbing not only lose motivation but also waste time because they are concerned about:
In addition, they have a feeling of isolation. In fact, the person who is mobbed may feel weak, disoriented, confused, etc.
Consequences of labor mobbing in the company
Workplace mobbing not only has negative effects on the victim and their colleagues, but also on the company at a more macro level. In addition to altering the work environment and impacting worker morale, it can also:
Other costly business effects of labor mobbing include:
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
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