'Adult Bullies' Can Hurt Co-Workers' Emotional and Financial Health, Says Dr. Gregory Jantz of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources
(firmenpresse) - EDMONDS, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/10/12 -- Bullying of children and teens by their peers has been in the spotlight, and a much-watched YouTube video showing schoolchildren harassing an elderly bus monitor has recently brought attention to the phenomenon of bullying of adults by children. But bullying of adults by other adults, especially in the workplace, hasn't gotten as much media coverage, despite being an everyday occurrence that affects many people's professional and personal lives, according to and author Dr. Gregory Jantz.
"Bullying that comes from adults usually is more subtle than what kids experience on the playground," says Dr. Jantz, who operates , in Edmonds, WA, "but adult bullying can still have very serious consequences for the victims."
Like their younger counterparts, adult bullies seek to get their way and compensate for their own poor self-esteem through systematic intimidation, harassment and humiliation. Recent surveys reported by PBS indicate that as many as 25 percent of American workers will experience bullying at some time during their careers.
Forms of bullying that a person might suffer from in a work environment include:
Being treated rudely and with disrespect
Being the object of rumors and malicious gossip
Being yelled or shouted at
Getting the "silent treatment"
Having a co-worker interfere with or sabotage one's work
Being the victim of mean-spirited pranks that interfere with work
Being denied appropriate support or cooperation in completing work duties
Being given bigger workloads and/or shorter deadlines than co-workers
Being put down or purposely humiliated in front of others
Although companies today are generally sensitive to forms of harassment that may constitute grounds for a lawsuit, much bullying activity falls into a legal gray area. While it may be perceived as less serious or even harmless behavior, workplace bullying can hurt overall office productivity and devastate its victims. The stress of dealing with a bully can cause serious emotional and physical problems, and bullying can hinder its victims' earning potential.
Dr. Jantz is an internationally known psychologist who has written many books on emotional health and well-being. His latest book is Hooked: The Pitfalls of Media, Technology and Social Networking, available at .
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