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Posted By cara
Just a bit of a Friday rant here!
But does anyone have any friendly advice for dealing with workplace bullies?
And I don't mean getting too serious i.e. contacting union/HR etc. just some good advice/put downs would be good! ha!
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Posted By Catman
Hi Cara
Been there and dont envy you.
My approach (I was also personnel manager) was completely direct.
We already had a policy on bullying, but in this case I simply met with the person involved, infomally, and asked him if he was aware of any bullying going on in the dept.
He said no, after speaking to a few other staff members I called them all together and confirmed the companies bullying policy, in particular focusing on the type of bullying alleged.
Of course what I did not do was bring the person into the room at any point and confront him with the fact that I knew he was bullying and was on a sticky wicket. That would have been unethical. Of course.
It stopped after that and not long after, the bully left the company.
I must add, there are ALWAYS two sides to a story and although I hate bullies with a passion, you need to be as impartial and subjective as you can be.
Stay within what you know and within the statutory disciplinary procedure at all times or you can make the situation MUCH worse.
This post is not the party line I know, nor is it to be taken as good advice, it just worked for me on that occasion.
Cheers
TW
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Posted By Homer
I find a 2 x 4 most effective.
I have been in a situation with a bully of a Manager stand up to them is my advice, they may not like it but they should then give you some respect.
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
Cara
Agree with last posting. My experience has taught me to stand up for yourself. The bully will get fed up and look for a softer target.
Ray
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Posted By Hugh Roberts
Hi Cara
I would also have to agree with previous comments.
It may be that the bully doesn't realise that they are in fact bullying. Be assertive (not rude) and tell them that you find their actions, behaviour unacceptable and that you will not tolerate similar acts in future (easier said than done) and that you may look to make a formal complaint if it continues.
P.S keep a record of what is said, when etc as they may become handy later on.
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