Bullying definition

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Bullying definition

Workplace bullying refers to repeated hostile behaviour in which one or more people deliberately harass, humiliate, intimidate or exclude others. The structural element makes it bullying. It is a form of undesirable behaviour that has a negative impact on well-being, performance and the general working atmosphere.

Bullying in the workplace can take different forms, such as verbal bullying (insults, demeaning comments), physical bullying (pushing, hitting), social bullying (exclusion, gossip) or psychological bullying (constant criticism, manipulation). The purpose of bullying is to exert power over the victim and create a feeling of fear, helplessness and isolation.

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