3046 people were polled for this survey.
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82% have either witnessed or experienced workplace bullying firsthand.
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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.
๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ดโ๐ถ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ:
โข Increased stress & anxiety โ Chronic stress lowers concentration, creativity, and motivation. In extreme cases, it can lead to self-harm or even suicide.
โข Higher absenteeism โ Employees who experience bullying are more likely to take sick days or even leave their jobs.
โข Reduced productivity โ A toxic work environment stifles collaboration and innovation, impacting company success.
โข Lower retention & job satisfaction โ Companies risk losing valuable talent when they fail to address workplace bullying.
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐๐น๐น๐ ๐ข๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐?
Understanding the root causes of bullying is crucial in tackling it effectively.
โข Unresolved emotional pain โ Some bullies project their own suffering onto others.
โขย Insecurity & need for control โ Controlling others gives them a false sense of security.
โขย Past conditioning โ Many bullies repeat patterns learned from their own experiences.
โขย Desire for power โ Power can be an aphrodisiac, but it destroys trust and workplace culture.
โขย Prejudice & bias โ Discrimination fuels bullying, targeting certain individuals or groups.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐๐น๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด
Hereโs how companies can take action:
โข Encourage open conversations โ Safe spaces for employees to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
โข Provide emotional intelligence training โ Teaching self-awareness and effective communication skills.
โข Establish clear anti-bullying policies โ Strict policies and anonymous reporting mechanisms.
โข Support employees โ Mental health resources, coaching, and wellness programs for those affected.
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ
At HappierMe, we provide tools and resources to help individuals and workplaces tackle bullying and emotional challenges head-on.
โข Helping bullies understand their impact โ Many bullies donโt recognise their behaviour as harmful. Our online journaling and guided questions help them reflect on their actions.
โข 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:
โข Build resilience and manage stress.
โข Develop self-awareness and regulate emotions.
โข Improve workplace relationships and communication.
โขย Foster a more inclusive and supportive work culture.
ย โข Workplace bullying affects everyoneโnot just the direct victims, but entire teams and organisations. Itโs time for companies to take responsibility for fostering a culture of respect.
With the right toolsโlike those provided by HappierMeโwe can shift from silence to action and create workspaces where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered.
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