Mobbing, also known as workplace harassment, is a form of psychological violence that occurs in the workplace and can have serious consequences for the mental and physical health of the affected person. Identifying mobbing is crucial to be able to act in time and put an end to this harmful situation.
What is mobbing?
The Mobbing is defined as a series of hostile and repetitive behaviors that occur at work and that aim to damage the dignity, integrity and self-esteem of the affected person. These behaviors can come from a hierarchical superior, a co-worker or even a subordinate, and usually manifest themselves constantly over time.
Workplace harassment can take various forms, such as insults, disqualifications, threats, defamation, exclusions, manipulations, sabotage, among others. This psychological violence can be very subtle in its manifestations, which makes it sometimes difficult to identify, but its effects on the victim are usually very serious.
Signs of mobbing
Identifying mobbing in the workplace can be difficult, since hostile behaviors are usually subtle and are often camouflaged under the guise of constructive criticism or work demands. However, there are some signs that may indicate that a person is being a victim of workplace harassment:
- Changes in behavior: the person appears more irritable, anxious or depressed than usual.
- Physical and/or psychological health problems: headaches, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia, among others.
- Social isolation: the person avoids contact with coworkers and appears withdrawn
- Frequent errors at work: the person makes more mistakes than usual due to the stress and pressure to which he or she is being subjected.
- Humiliating or derogatory comments from employees colleagues or superiors.
How to act?
If you suspect that you are being a victim of mobbing in your workplace, it is important that you act with determination to put an end to it. this situation. Here are some tips to deal with workplace harassment:
In conclusion, identifying mobbing at work is the first step to putting an end to this situation of psychological violence. Don't let workplace bullying affect your well-being and take steps to protect yourself. Remember that you are not alone and that there are resources and professionals who can help you overcome this difficult situation.
Author: Psychologist José Álvarez