How To Deal With A Workplace Bully

Document The Bully's Actions

From the moment you find yourself on the receiving end of workplace bullying, it is your prerogative to document the bully's actions. This goes for any misconduct you encounter in the workplace. Precise records of what is said, including the date and time, are necessary if the situation escalates and a third party is called in to mediate. By making records of these occurrences, you are providing yourself with itemized, meticulously gathered proof that will work to your credit. Documenting the bullying also shows you are serious about this and you are not willing to neglect what has happened.

Let's use the example that the bullying situation has escalated and involved your manager. When questioned about what precisely the bully has done, you'll be able to provide an explicit account of every act of aggression on the part of the bully, which immediately removes any potentially held suspicion on the part of the manager. It also sends the bully a clear message that their actions have seriously bothered you and you are not willing to easily let it go.

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