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Do women bully other women at work?

Do women bully other women at work?

The Workplace Bullying Institute found women bully other women up to 80\% of the time. In fact, studies have shown that women who report to women experience a greater frequency of bullying, abuse and job sabotage. Women have fought and continue to fight for a seat at the table and to be seen as an equal to their male counterparts.

What does it mean when a girl stares at you?

1) The girl finds you handsome or cute. It is possibly the most common reason that a girl stares at you. As the saying goes, ‘Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder’ and lucky you, she thinks you’re good-looking. Girls stare because they like what they see, but sometimes they are apprehensive of smiling.

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How does workplace bullying affect your mental health?

Being a target of a bully not only affects your work life, but can also affect your health—possibly causing headaches, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, insomnia, clinical depression, panic attacks, and even post traumatic stress disorder. Clearly workplace bullying is not something to be taken lightly.

What to do if you think you are being bullied at work?

Seek help. If you think you’re being bullied, it’s time to start talking to others who can help you manage this situation. Try a mentor, advocate, seasoned/experienced friend, even a legal advocate who specializes in bullying and inappropriate or discriminatory behavior in the workplace.

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Is workplace bullying more common than sexual harassment?

Workplace bullying is four times more common than sexual harassment and racial discrimination, found the same study. Girls are taught to be critical about each other from adolescence, and it’s particularly vicious among working women; from playing favourites to badmouthing colleagues.

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Is bullying the biggest hindrance to women advancing in the workplace?

The study by London-based consultant Cecilia Harvey, founder and chair of global showcase platform Tech Women Today, labels the bullying “Queen Bee Syndrome,” calling it the “biggest hindrance to women advancing in the workplace.”

What can I do if my workplace bully is harassing me?

Your workplace will usually have a process for making a complaint and resolving disputes, which might include a warning, requiring the bully to have counselling, a mediation process, or even firing the bully if the situation continues.

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