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You are trying to do your job and someone has it out for you. They talk negatively about you, try and undercut your authority and give you short answers. They don’t like you and they are making it known both to you and to your coworkers. You are so stressed and frustrated about the situation that you contemplate leaving the organization. In a last ditch effort you want to do something to settle the issue. It is hard to wake up in the morning and be enthusiastic at work when you feel like you have to look over your shoulder every few minutes. If you make a mistake the bully finds it and exposes it for everyone else. Trying to get an answer out of the bully about some work related problem is like trying to fix your own car – it just won’t work. There are ways to handle a bully. You have four courses of actions that have their own particular risks. You can go to your boss, you can confront the person, you can ignore them and you can become as rude and nasty as they are. Make sure you are clear about what course of action you should take because only two are likely to work. Going to Your Boss: You always have the option of going to your boss or to the human resource department. The company has a responsibility to create a safe and fair workplace. Bullying can cause a “hostile work environment” that both opens up the company to lawsuits but also causes good employees to leave. Before you make a rash decision like quitting it is always a good idea to let the company handle its responsibilities. Confronting the Bully: No one would suggest you close the door, trash the desk and give the bully a “piece of your mind”. Instead, it is preferred that you make an appointment with them and try and resolve these issues in a professional manner. Tell them about your feelings, ask them about theirs, and see if you can agree to get along. More times than not the issue will be resolved because misunderstanding will be cleared up. If the issues are not resolved at this point then you have done your duty and can feel good about taking the higher road. Ignore Them: There is a possibility that if you ignore the person they will find someone else to pick on. However, it isn’t suggested that you do this because there is a higher risk that they will get worse, you will get stressed or there will be a future confrontation. Become Rude and Nasty: Certainly you have it within you to become as rude and nasty as that person. Yet if you engage in this behavior and your employer gets annoyed it is very possible that both of you will lose your job. To engage in behaviors that you are not familiar with won’t make you feel good about yourself nor will it get much resolved. Murad Ali, a two-time published author, writes articles and offers advertisement space for businesses. Visit http://www.thenewbusinessworld.blogspot.com
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