What do I do when my coworkers are harassing me?

When coworkers are harassing you, the best you can probably do is to immediately report it to your employer. A workplace is supposed to be a safe place for every individual and any kind of unapologetic behavior must be reported directly to the authorities concerned. Remember, the harassing has nothing to do with you or your personality. Don't let their behavior affect your mental health. Also, try not to confront them or avoid getting into a conflict that might expose you to situations that are unfavorable, no matter how much dirty it gets. No one deserves to go through all this.

So sorry to hear you're facing harassment from your co workers. It is not acceptable in any form and from anyone ! I really think that, anything wrong if not called out upon, will simply just keep on increasing and someone or other will always fall victim to it ! So, how do you feel about raising your voice against their unfair behavior towards you, do you think you should talk to them, tell them what they are doing is wrong and they should correct their behavior, maybe that could help ? Or also maybe speaking with a supervisor or someone in authority, how do you feel about telling them what's being going on with you and how it is affecting your emotional and mental health and hence your productivity in the work place ? Harassment will only increase if not called out and dealt directly with , and no body should be treated that way. The people who engage in such behavior, must be aware of the consequences of such and become more mindful of their actions. I hope things get sorted out for you sooner . Take care . 💜

You can inform your supervisor or whoever is in charge. No one should have to be harrassed at work, and they can do something about these rude employees.

When coworkers trying to harass you, it could be better if you speak about it in person with your immediate boss to find some solution of it. But, in case, it doesn't work, report about it in written to your immediate boss as well as concerned authorities like HR. I hope after it will be documented, things could be considered

Harassment from anyone can be very distressing, let alone from the people you work with. Staying calm is key, and you should make sure that you are standing up for yourself with firm and short sentences, making it clear that it is not okay for your coworkers to speak to or about you like that. Escalating to your superior for help is also a good idea, to make sure that you are being protected and that people are held accountable for their behavior. Go as far up the chain as you need to in order to get the issue resolved. You deserve to have a work place where you feel safe and can thrive :)

Harassing is never okay and adults should know that. The first thing to do is if you can try and move the focus into something positive when they harass, if it doesn't help then definitely report it to your supervisor. The risk of them harassing someone other than you are high so it can't be tolerated. Everybody need to feel safe in a workplace.

you should talk to a supervisor, manager or a worker protection union , who ever is in charge, They should be able to help.

Speak up! I know this isn't easy, but you should definitely try to speak to somebody you can trust. Feeling uncomfortable or unsafe, in the workplace (or anywhere for that matter) is unacceptable and you have the right to ensure that this kind of behaviour is put to an end.

I remind myself first that what is happening to me is not my fault- and then identify what is in my control and what isn't. It is in my control to find out what my workplace stance is on harassment. I then would check my workplace policy on bullying and harassment and talk to my line manager about what is going on. Depending on the severity of the harassment, I will either approach the coworker directly or arrange a formal conversation to put an end to the treatment. I am particularly sensitive to bad treatment within the workplace and will bring up the experience with my therapist as well.

First of all I would try to speak with whoever is harassing me, as they might be unaware of the fact that I am feeling low because of their actions of words. If that wouldn't stop, I would probably try to speak with me coworkers, seeking for their opinion, and checking if the person that is harassing me is doing this only towards me or it is doing it towards other people in my workplace. If the harassing would not stop I would speak either with my manager or hr, seeking their help and preventing other people to be hurt.

You have to step up for yourself and show them how strong you are. I think it is important to contact your supervisor or even your boss in this case. You also have to tell your coworkers that its not okay, that they hurt your feelings. Meanwhile you can speak to a professional here at 7cups to help you process the harassing. I understand it can be very though and support is needed from people around you. Dont forget that no person deserves to be treated badly. You have the right to do your job peacefully without any interference.

You need to do two things: 1)Determine if there is actual harassment. Is your coworker just testing you? Are they pushing your buttons and trying to get a reaction? Males always test other males and confident women do the same. You need to find out if they are just pushing you as a test of confidence. Do so by reading into their message: Are they insulting you, deeply, or merely poking fun? If it is an insult, cruel ones, then yes, that is harassment. 2)Let a supervisor or HR know. Harassment in the workforce is NOT TOLERATED. If someone IS harassing you, report them. Most people who violate these set of rules get written up or fired promptly. Take care of yourself and don't overreact. You are more important than anyone else. Don't get yourself in trouble by fighting or reacting on an emotional basis. Report them and continue fighting the good fight!

I remember that most people's harassing behaviors are motivated by their needs, more than my behavior or character. Their needs could be for attention, for care-- because they're insecure, jealous, feeling inadequate or more. It helps build resilience if you don't jump to judging yourself and consider the whole social interaction from a distance. I also think it's helpful to encourage coworkers to chat privately instead of in groups. The 1-1 attention usually solves the problem. People have a hard time being mean, lying, or bullying when confronted. Best to take it from text to verbal, in-person, and private.

If someone is harassing you then you need to stand up to them and try to have a talk with them and ask why they are and if you feel this can not be resolved by having a discussion with them then you would need to go higher up and talk to Your Boss and explain what is going on and see if there is a possibility they can bring you both in and work this out. If someone is harassing you then it is either because they are jealous and feel threatened by you or they are really struggling in their own life at home .. we never really know unless we ask.

The best thing to do is to try and contact someone in charge, maybe not the boss himself, but if you have someone responsible for the work environment or similar. Other things you could do is see if your country has some sort of social security for the work environment. If none of the above seem to help the best thing to do is to talk about it with your friends, try to find some strength, and maybe start looking for another job if the situation gets worse. First of all though, you should try to sort this out with your coworkers.

I first try to deal with the issue myself. Is there something I can say to this person to show them how I am feeling? Can I say something that will stop the behaviour? If this doesn’t get through to them, and the harassing continues, then I would try to have a meeting with management to tell them what is happening. If needed, I would file a complaint about them. If this still didn’t solve the harassment, then I would ask if I could move departments or work in a different environment. Hopefully after making threats of moving, management would take the problem more seriously. If I don’t feel heard at all, then I would consider changing jobs, as this type of environment isn’t good to work in.

I think the best thing you should do is speak to the person in charge about this matter. Harassing someone isn't professional or a good thing anyone can do! I also thing that you should talk to a trusted person about this. Sometimes telling someone how you feel will make you feel better. Always remember sometimes their harassing isn't your fault. There must be something going on with their lives and they want to put that on you. But that is not fair! That is toxic behaviour. Everyone try to give safe, I know it's sometimes hard in this day and age

Sorry that happened to you. It should not be happening. You can report it to your HR department,if it is a large company. If it is a small company,you can report it to your boss. If neither of those's work,then you can file a police report. There are laws against work place harassment. You could also sue the company you work for. If your not comfortable with all of those things, I mentioned above, then you might want to start looking for another job. Also, you could ask the person who is causing you problems, to stop doing what ever they are doing, that is making you feel uncomfortable. I wish you a lot of luck. Hope things get better for you.

I would leave them alone and try to tell the big boss who is working there so she can deal with them. Also, I would try to make them see I am not affected. This reason will be that if they see me not affected they will try not to bother me. This experience happens usually at work, people do it when they are bored and they will bother other people. So, it is important to keep the manager involved and if some one is bothering do not hesitate and ask the manager so they can stop.

If you are being harassed by your coworkers always let someone else know of the situation, your friends that are not from your job or your bosses. Never stay quiet when it comes to something as serious as harassment. If you feel like you are being harassed all jobs have a number to call to report the situation. If you feel that your immediate supervisor is not helping you then reach out to his bosses or HR to provide a number to call to report the harassment. Just remember that you are never alone and speaking to someone is always the right thing to do.

First, you inform the coworkers to stop. You will have to inform your coworkers about how you feel when they are harassing you. Strictly tell them that you do not feel comfortable when they do certain actions that can portray as harassment to you. Then if it does not stop, go directly to your HR manager. Strictly go to the manager and inform that the coworkers are harassing you and explain to her/him the details of the actions or statements that they are saying that makes you think that they are harassing you. You have to be very detailed to officially file a complaint to your HR.

Harassment can never be a good experience and I feel for you. You need to understand where to draw a line since your mental and emotional well being must be your top priority. If its something affecting your mental health, dont hesitate to reach out or even ask for help. Deliver the message to coworkers in straight and clear voice. If its something we call bullying, deal how you deal with bullies. But if its more than bullying i.e. any physical harassment, go for help. Complaint to competent authority or even Police to make it stop. Asking for help never means you are weak or coward. I hope you stay strong and do the right thing for your emotional well being.

"Some behaviors, albeit making someone uncomfortable, can seem so harmless – there are no physical signs of abuse – that few people want to report them for fear of being seen as petty or as a snitch," Chancey told Business News Daily. Although broaching the subject of workplace harassment can be uncomfortable, nervousness is a normal feeling. Harassment claims should be taken seriously and addressed quickly and thoroughly, with as much discretion as possible. "If you are being harassed or think you may be, but are too scared to go forward, educating yourself on the facts is a great way to gain confidence to stand up for yourself," said Becca Garvin, executive search consultant at Find Great People. "The sooner you act on it, the easier it will be to put an end to it."

It is not allowed for coworkers to harass other employees on the job. Your work place has a responsibility to you and to others to provide protection from this in order to make the work environment safe for everyone present. Does your work place have a Human Resources department, also known as HR? If so, these are likely the people to go to. They deal with current and prospective employees, including harassment cases like this. Let them know what is going on, which is that you are being harassed. Let them know what is being said and how long it has been going on.

Taking the time to separate yourself from your work environment can be difficult, but necessary. Bringing your issues to someone at work and expressing how they make you feel can be the first step towards resolving the situation. If possible, you could also attempt to let your coworkers know how you are feeling. By calmly letting them know that what they are saying and doing is hurting you, you could be opening a line of communication with them. If this does not work, finding compassion in your friends and family when not at work can be helpful. Focusing on the positives around you can help you put aside the negatives at work.

If your coworkers are harassing you, there are multiple things you can do depending on what you feel most comfortable with. For instance, confronting these coworkers and expressing the consequences of their actions/words, in addition to what you would like to see change moving forward. However, if the harassment continues, you should absolutely connect with your supervisor/manager regarding the situation, the steps you took with them previously, and again what you would like to see moving forward. I realize that reaching out for help can seem scary and you may think that you are weak for not being able to figure things out on your own, but you absolutely do not deserve to be harassed. You deserve to be treated with respect and you are stronger than you know and you do not have to figure things out on your own (because there are people who care about you, support you and want what is best for you)

The very first thing to do is address the situation with your co-workers, if possible using "I" statements. For example, "When you speak to me using that tone, it makes me feel hurt." This will make your feelings explicit. If this does not do anything, the next thing to try is to speak to your direct manager. Make sure to formally log the complaint. If you have already tried that or you are not comfortable doing so, then HR would be the next best place to head. They should be able to offer an open ear and assist with the issue. If you've tried both of these routes, sometimes you can speak to your manager's manager or your coworker's manager (if it is different than your own). In the very worst case, try to begin looking for new opportunities in your free time if you need to get out of that company. It is helpful to have a role already lined up.

If you can speak to your manager, speak to them and keep a record of every incident of harassment so you can go to them with a clear picture of what is happening and who is saying it. If you manager can't be spoken to or is also the one harrasing your company should have a whistleblowing policy which is where you can report harrasement to someone higher ie the bosses boss. If this all fails there are unions (i am from the Uk so not sure if its available in every country) that will support you with co- worker harassment. Stay strong x

Depending on the severity of the harassment, I might report it to an upper manager if I felt I couldn't solve the problem myself. I wouldn't let someone get away with it if it was harmful enough. However it the harassment was something I felt I could handle on my own, I would probably first ask where the hostility was coming from. "What did I do to cause you to harass or lash out at me?" If the answer is something that is within my power to change, I would take it into consideration and adjust as needed. But if it had something more to do with something that couldn't be easily changed, such as my gender identity as an example, I would simply explain that I am not going to change myself to make someone else more comfortable in a workplace setting. I think everyone deserves some level of respect in the workplace, even if they don't always see eye to eye. How a person goes about expressing the differences would determine how I'd react or respond to it.

I think about what makes them behave that way and try to understand it. It's often about them than about me, so I remind myself that I don't need to take it personally. In my past experiences, when these coworkers see that I'm not bothered and they don't get extra attention for choosing to harass me, they stop and move on to other things. I have tried to befriend them and realize that they're even more disturbed than I can imagine and they only need someone to deflect this hatred onto. I am no expert on harassment but to me, this is how it works.