What do I do when my coworkers are harassing me?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Jun 2, 2022
AliceCares96
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Oct 22, 2017
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Find out what your resources are. Try talking to your boss or manager. If Human Resources is available try reaching out to them. If possible talk to your co-workers about it.
IceStar180
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Oct 25, 2017
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I would be honest and tell them that they're making you feel uncomfortable. If the harassment continues, consider telling a senior member of staff. Nobody should make you feel like this, especially in a place where you have a job to do.
Anonymous
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Nov 24, 2017
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Be confident and pay a dam to them..we should always be polite to polite people and should always show our attitude to the morons who deserve it
Girlwithsuperpower
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Nov 24, 2017
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You have ignore them.so show your anger in your growth.you can take those criticism as a fuel for your growth
KongfuPanda
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Dec 7, 2017
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Be true to your gut feelings. If you don't feel comfortable, trust that feeling. Then make it clear to your coworker that his/her actions are inappropriate. Take it to HR when needed.
Anonymous
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Dec 9, 2017
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Harassment in the work place is, in most businesses, illegal and should be brought to the attention of your supervisor or manager to tend to. Harassment can lead to lower moral in the work place which directly conflicts with customer satisfaction and therefore the well-being of the company itself.
retrouvailles
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Jan 12, 2018
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It is important to recognize that harassment is never okay. You should immediately report it to your supervisor/manager. Hopefully, they will take action. However, if you cannot report it to them for some reason - you should see if there is anyone else you can reach out to who is on a higher level. Most importantly, if the harassment is not getting better - it might be in your best interest to leave the job.
wonderfulEyes78
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Feb 15, 2018
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Write a letter to them or your employer. Also tty not to think about it too much and try to do calming activities and inspirational stories. Stay positive as much as you can.
GoodPoint
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Feb 18, 2018
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If you feel comfortable, approach them and ask them politely to stop, saying that you don't appreciate what they are doing. If it continues, speak with your superior to seek assistance.
blissfulApricot
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Mar 8, 2018
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Ask for guidance from your line manager or another friendly source - noone should be harassed at work so you need to get support in how to prevent it from happening. I would urge staying calm, professional and light in tone when dealing with the people in question but remove yourself from situations you are not comfortable with. If appropriate, ask them why they are doing certain things, or gently point out that you don't like what they are doing. Never tolerate or ignore it but be open to discussion to understand what might be motivating them. Try to find ways you can reach them - but if its totally unreasonable then seek professional support from your line manager, or HR, within the organisation. Noone should every feel belittled, attacked or harassed at work and you definitely shouldn't feel like its something to put up with.
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