>> Steps to solve bullying

1. Understand the bully
• Chronic bullies – people who identify that bullying is a part of their nature, and do not perceive a need to change their actions
• Opportunist bullies – competitive people who are interested in making career gains even though it may involve stepping on other people
• Accidental bullies – bullying caused by social ineptness and lack of awareness.
• Substance abusing bullies – people whose social interactions are impaired by their dependence on artificial stimulants

2. Identify the type of bullying
• Unrealistic job demands
• Unreasonable criticism
• Creating an inconsistent or unfair work environment
• Not giving credit where it is due
• Insults, putdowns, yelling, screaming, and other abusive behavior

3. Document the instances of bullying in detail
• Document specifics, time and date
• Identify allies
• Determine code violations

4. Determine a plan to resolve the bullying
• Request a meeting time where you can confront the bully in a professional setting
• Seek assistance from senior management.
• Seek third party mediation
• Seek legal advice
• Get medical attention
• Establish and protect boundaries
• Do not blame yourself
• Solicit witness statements
• Follow internal complaint processes

5. Communicate the problems with the bully or two levels of management higher than the bully

• Taking the bully on directly at work may have undesired or unpredictable consequences for the target
• In many cases, the bully may be seen by management as “getting the job done”
• complaining about the bullying may draw repercussions against the target rather than the bully.