There is at least one kid in every school that is known as a
bully. That person intimidates and pushes others around simply because they
feel like it is easy. Adults might try to intervene, but it usually just makes
things worse for whoever is getting bullied. Unfortunately, a lot of playground
bullies end up becoming bullies in the office when they become adults.
Why is this? The easy answer is that whatever
was causing this person to be a bully when they were a kid has still been
unresolved. However this person becomes a bully, it can pose real issues at
work. Mobbing, e.g., a group of employees ganging up against another employee
or couple of employees in the workplace, is a serious issue and it needs to be
examined within the company to make sure that there are no issues with this at
work. A bully can lower morale and make it extremely difficult to work around
someone who is constantly intimidating others.
Workplace mobbing harassment usually happens because one
worker realizes that they can just overpower their way to success. A lot of
people in the working world refuse to speak up out of fear that they could be
perceived as weak. A few people take advantage of that and simply intimidate
others into doing things for them.
The boss could be the main problem when it comes to mobbing
in the workplace. Not all bosses are great leaders and some think that those
who are bullies are the true leaders. This isn't true in a lot of workplaces,
but some people believe that “might makes right”. In a situation like this, it
is no wonder why some would think that it is OK to bully at the office.
On a related note, workplace mobbing harassment could be
seen as another form of office politics. Perhaps workers buy in to bullying
other workers simply because it is the only way to get ahead. In that sense, no
one really sees that the actions are really the actions of a bully. Each day,
workers go to work expecting abuse and take it.
Bullying is an issue for all ages. Playground bullies grow
to learn that they can have their way simply because they are bigger, or more
politically adept, than those around them. It usually stems from the bully’s insecurities
and fears. Playground bullying has often been dismissed as kids just being
kids, but at work, bullying is often tolerated.
Just as children are educated, workers may need to be educated to
recognize and stop bullying.