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82% of workers have witnessed or experienced bullying - new survey

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3046 people were polled for this survey.

You can't be against bullying without actually doing something about it.
— Randi Weingarten
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A recent HappierMe poll of 3,046 respondents on bullying revealed some staggering statistics:

โœ… 82% have either witnessed or experienced workplace bullying firsthand.
โœ… Only 18% reported never encountering it.

The poll was conducted on LinkedIn over a 2 week period.
These numbers highlight an urgent need for awareness, policies, and support systems to build a healthier work culture.

๐—•๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดโ€”๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ:

โ€ข Increased stress & anxiety โ€“ Chronic stress lowers concentration, creativity, and motivation. In extreme cases, it can lead to self-harm or even suicide.

โ€ข Higher absenteeism โ€“ Employees who experience bullying are more likely to take sick days or even leave their jobs.

โ€ข Reduced productivity โ€“ A toxic work environment stifles collaboration and innovation, impacting company success.

โ€ข Lower retention & job satisfaction โ€“ Companies risk losing valuable talent when they fail to address workplace bullying.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐——๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ข๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€?

Understanding the root causes of bullying is crucial in tackling it effectively.
โ€ข Unresolved emotional pain โ€“ Some bullies project their own suffering onto others.
โ€ขย Insecurity & need for control โ€“ Controlling others gives them a false sense of security.
โ€ขย Past conditioning โ€“ Many bullies repeat patterns learned from their own experiences.
โ€ขย Desire for power โ€“ Power can be an aphrodisiac, but it destroys trust and workplace culture.
โ€ขย Prejudice & bias โ€“ Discrimination fuels bullying, targeting certain individuals or groups.

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด

Hereโ€™s how companies can take action:
โ€ข Encourage open conversations โ€“ Safe spaces for employees to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
โ€ข Provide emotional intelligence training โ€“ Teaching self-awareness and effective communication skills.
โ€ข Establish clear anti-bullying policies โ€“ Strict policies and anonymous reporting mechanisms.
โ€ข Support employees โ€“ Mental health resources, coaching, and wellness programs for those affected.

๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐— ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ
At HappierMe, we provide tools and resources to help individuals and workplaces tackle bullying and emotional challenges head-on.

โ€ข Helping bullies understand their impact โ€“ Many bullies donโ€™t recognise their behaviour as harmful. Our online journaling and guided questions help them reflect on their actions.

โ€ข Empowering those affected by bullying โ€“ We help individuals differentiate between toxic behaviour and misunderstandings, while also building courage to report incidents.

Through guided exercises, meditations, and training, HappierMe equips individuals with skills to:

โ€ข Build resilience and manage stress.
โ€ข Develop self-awareness and regulate emotions.
โ€ข Improve workplace relationships and communication.
โ€ขย Foster a more inclusive and supportive work culture.
ย โ€ข Workplace bullying affects everyoneโ€”not just the direct victims, but entire teams and organisations. Itโ€™s time for companies to take responsibility for fostering a culture of respect.

With the right toolsโ€”like those provided by HappierMeโ€”we can shift from silence to action and create workspaces where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered.

Explore HappierMe
Bullying Module
Mental Health Section

For inquiries, contact us at: team@happierme.app

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