Bullying and harassment

For individuals

Despite workplace policies, individuals may still experience bullying during or after work hours. Protecting ourselves against bullying offers strategies and tips for self-care to safeguard your well-being, productivity, and coping mechanisms.

Dealing with a stressful boss may lead to increased workplace tension, diminished job satisfaction, heightened stress levels, or quiet quitting, and can have significant impact on your mental or physical well-being. Resources are available to support you in what do you do if the source of your work stress is your boss.

For leaders

Leaders play a critical role in creating policies to prevent workplace harassment and bullying. Developing comprehensive policies, processes, and training is essential to address and eliminate these issues, preventing potential escalation into crises or legal concerns.

As a leader, responding promptly and appropriately is crucial when an employee discloses experiencing workplace violence. For guidance on addressing the accused, Violence response for leaders offers example questions to help you assess the likelihood of further violence.

The list that follows includes the resources linked to above as well as related information that may be more specific to your current situation: