Answer to Question #310542 in English for Khwaxu

Question

Three pissible ways in which workplace bullying may be resolved

Cite at least two external sources when substantiating your answer

Answer 1

The following are some of the ways in which workplace bullying may be resolved;

1. Call it. Workplace bullying is repeated unreasonable behavior that creates a risk to health and safety. It can include: intimidation, threats, humiliation, shouting, sarcasm, singling-out, malicious pranks, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, belittling, bad faith, harassment, ganging-up, isolation, freezing-out, ostracism, innuendo, rumour-mongering and disrespect.

When it happens to you or you witness it, call it out.

2. Report it. Often people do not realize they are engaging in bullying conduct and when called on it, stop. If calling it works, fantastic. If it doesn’t, you should report it. Check to see if your workplace has a workplace bullying policy and complaint handling procedure. Usually these things can be resolved informally in the first instance, meaning you report it to the relevant contact, probably HR and they can address it with the perpetrator on your behalf, without the need for a formal investigation. 

3. Go external. If dealing with the complaint internally does not stop the bullying you can apply to the Fair Work Commission for a stop-bullying order. The matter will be mediated, meaning a member of the Commission will hear both sides out and try to help you resolve it. If a resolution cannot be reached the matter may proceed to a formal hearing where the Commission can make orders to stop the bullying.