It’s likely that you spend most of your week in the workplace. Thus, it’s vital that this environment is safe and that you feel comfortable.
Unfortunately, things don’t always work out this way. People can go out of their way to make your working life as difficult as possible, and it could even be your boss that’s doing this. Confronting a boss who is bullying you is no easy feat. What’s the best way to go about it?
Hold your head up
Remember, you haven’t done anything wrong. Rather than let the behavior go on, it’s best to confront your boss over the issue. Give precise examples of how they are making you feel uncomfortable and ask them to stop. Sometimes, if you’re assertive, confident and accurate in your approach, this is enough to stop the behavior in its tracks.
Seek help if you need it
Sadly, a direct conversation with the offending party doesn’t always work. In fact, it might’ve even made things worse. If this is the case for you, you might want to think about reaching out to third parties. The Human Resources department of your company should be well-equipped to address such issues. If you feel like they have let you down, then there are further options open to you.
As long as you’re doing your job to the best of your ability, you should not come under fire from your boss. You have a right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace. If you’re being isolated, pushed out or harassed, make sure you look into your legal rights as an employee.
