Bullying can even lead to the threat and use of violence and sexual assault!

Bullying takes place at all levels . It can be both

• by superiors as well as
• from colleagues or
• from subordinate employees.

Bullying can affect anyone!

Favoring factors
Bullying is encouraged by, among other things

• Restructuring in the organization
• Lack of work organization
• Overworking or underworking employees
• Unclear distribution of responsibilities
• authoritarian management style

Consequences and effects...

...for those affected

• Severely restricted performance
• Physical complaints
• Increased consumption of alcohol and/or medication
• Depression and even suicide (intentions)

...for the employer

• Deterioration in productivity
• Increased expenditure due to absences
• Increased accidents at work or in the workplace
• Low motivation to work
• Distrust, fear and additional workload for colleagues

Bullying significantly impairs the quality of work and life of those affected as well as the efficiency and image of the organization!

Prevention
Conflict is a normal part of everyday life that promotes our development and can also occur in the workplace. However, measures must be taken to prevent such conflicts from turning into bullying.

Preventive measures include

• Address conflicts immediately
• Clearly define areas of responsibility
• Avoid long-term overload and underload
• Stop the "rumor mill"
• Conduct appraisal interviews
• Participation in seminars and training courses on the subject of bullying, and
• management and conflict management training