Psychological effects of personal harassment in the workplace


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 Psychological effects of personal harassment in the workplace

 The article discusses the issue of workplace harassment, which often goes unreported due to employee confusion and discomfort. HR departments play a pivotal role in creating a safe work environment, as harassment can have significant adverse effects on employees, impacting their morale and productivity. Harassment in the workplace takes many forms: threats to a person, humiliating behavior, verbal abuse, unwanted sexual attention, and many more things. The term personal harassment refers to intentional, offensive, repeated actions or comments designed to demean an individual/employee deliberately or cause personal humiliation. It can happen when individuals use their position and authority with implicit power to sabotage or interfere with another employees’ career.

 

 Some examples of personal harassment in the workplace include:

·       Threats or implied threats

·       Name-calling, yelling, or swearing.

·       Ignoring a person or refusing to have contact with them to the extent of compromising their ability to fulfill their work obligations.

·       Demeaning jokes or comments regarding a persons’ body, character, or other personal aspects

·       Condescending remarks

·       Offensive and derogatory statements

·       Spreading rumors

·       Unwanted remarks and insults

Since, personal harassment is often a non-physical form of violence, it does not appear in employee handbooks and company policies. It is also often addressed as a personal issue rather than a form of workplace harassment, which makes it easier to miss them. Personal harassment in the workplace can have profound psychological effects such as anxiety and depression. In my opinion, HR should work to build trust among employees to encourage reporting of personal harassment. Employees need to believe that HR will take their complaints seriously. The article also emphasizes the need for a proactive and comprehensive approach to create a safe and supportive work environment for all employees.

 

 

Christopher G. Aiello, M. P. at A. (2021, December 29). Psychological effects of workplace harassment. GoCo.io. https://www.goco.io/blog/psychological-effects-of-harassment-in-the-workplace/

 

 

 

Comments

  1. Supinder kaur28 October 2023 at 19:15

    Hi, this article highlights the hidden but damaging impact of personal harassment in the workplace and the importance of HR departments in addressing this issue. By building trust and support, employees can feel more comfortable reporting such problems. This helps create a safe and productive work environment for everyone. Overall, HR's proactive efforts are crucial for a healthy and productive workplace where employees feel safe and respected.

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  2. Hitesh Goyal3 November 2023 at 15:22

    This article effectively sheds light on the often overlooked issue of personal harassment in the workplace. It highlights the various forms it can take and the profound psychological impact it can have on employees. The emphasis on HR's role in building trust and taking complaints seriously is crucial for creating a safe work environment.

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