Workplace verbal abuse is common in almost all organizations to one extent or another. It can be just small innuendos or little statements which ridicule you every so often that may increase in frequency over time. Down to earth jobs like the construction trades might see more instances of this type of verbal abuse than other places like offices or large retail outlets. Nevertheless, it is a common occurrence that 80% of workers suffer with in one form or another.
There are several ways to combat this abuse if you are not willing to cope with it anymore and you have pretty much done your best to either ignore or stay away from the abuser. At times it might look like the abuse will never end especially when it continues to escalate in both frequency and severity, but there are things you can do to stop this workplace verbal abuse in it’s tracks.
First of all, understand that the perpetrator of this verbal abuse does this because of their own lack of confidence and insecurity. In other words their insecurities cause them to abuse those around them to prop up their own confidence and make themselves look good in both the eyes of their peers and in most cases the company’s management too.
Verbal abuse in the workplace is something that you will have to stand up to and take control of. When you set your boundaries to stop the abuse, you will, in most cases, see the abuser stop mistreating you and, more than likely, move on to another target. (Remember it’s their insecurities causing the abuse, not you).
In conclusion, a person engaging in verbally abusing their co-workers in the workplace does so for a number of different reasons, the most common is insecurity in their own job performance. Set boundaries and stick with them to get the abuser off of your back. And lastly, don’t be afraid to report this verbal abuse or other types of bullying to your supervisors.
Judith Munson is a healthy workplace advocate and has dedicated her life to creating workplaces that are non-threatening and a place you enjoy going to every day.
Judith is the author of several e-books, and now her latest hardcover release to all the major bookstores, “Alligators In The Water Cooler” “A Guide To Identifying Bullies And Their Buddies In The Workplace”.
Educating people on not only workplace verbal abuse, but all types of workplace intimidation that occurs every day in a majority of companies and organizations all over the world.
Contact Judith at: judith_munson@yahoo.com
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