A good work environment is a situation that can be considered ideal for anyone since it can even determine if they continue to work in the same place or not. It is so important that there is a good working environment at work that even many people may prefer stay to work in the same company despite the fact that in another it can get more economic benefits.
One of the most unpleasant phenomena in the workplace is mobbing. In this Psychology-Online article, we are going to explain in more detail what this topic refers to and let you know which are the different types of workplace harassment or mobbing that exist.
The work area is extremely important in people's lives since work is where a large part of the time is normally spent. However, this is not always the case and on many occasions the work environment can become a real hell for some people either because the relationship with colleagues is lousy and / or with bosses and not there is respect for people. Workplace harassment or mobbing refers to situations where there is constant labor abuse and that is maintained throughout over time towards the worker and can manifest itself in different ways, the main one being psychological abuse.
There are two main ways of classifying this phenomenon: according to the hierarchical position or according to objective of the bullying itself.
There are two types of workplace harassment according to hierarchical position: vertical and horizontal mobbing. Next, we define what each one consists of.
Downward vertical mobbing or bossing
This type of workplace harassment refers to the harassment that employees may suffer for part of their bosses or superiors. This means that there is no real respect on the part of the superior towards a special person or several who are in charge, which is why it would be talking about a type of abuse of power. This type of abuse of power has to do with the attitudes and actions that the boss takes in such a way that he deliberately excludes his subordinates from the job.
Upward vertical mobbing
In this type of workplace harassment, the opposite occurs than in the previous one since the boss is attacked and mistreated by his subordinates. The type of abuse that is generated is mainly psychological and normally when it occurs, the The boss has many difficulties in ordering and directing the employees who are under his position.
This type of mobbing or workplace harassment refers to the harassment that suffers an employee by peers who have the same hierarchical level as him. This type of harassment is very common in most cases due to envy that can cause one partner to stand out more than another either because he has more skills than he, because he is more prepared, because he has a better relationship with other colleagues or with bosses, because he has more years of service or because he is new to the company, among other things.
This situation can also occur due to personal conflicts, which tend to mix with work issues, gossip, intrigue, rivalry, lack of patience and empathy, among other types of personal situations that at the time of want to work in a team or simply interact, they intervene so that they cannot do it well way.
Mobbing at work: what to do?
Currently many companies promote the labor respect And even for the person to be accepted at work, they have to have certain values to which more and more are given. importance such as respect mainly since it is even unproductive for the company to hire people conflicting.
If you are in a risky situation or are currently experiencing mobbing, it is important that you go to human resources, report the situation and stand up to people who are committing violence over you.
Mobbing strategic
This type of workplace harassment is usually very common in some companies where senior managers plan, as a strategy that the employee feels uncomfortable and stressed enough in his job so that he decides to leave it himself Y do not have to compensate you for a dismissal that does not proceed. Obviously this type of harassment is one of those that can most harm a person since it can bring many consequences, especially on an emotional and psychological level.
Address mobbing
This type of mobbing or workplace harassment is carried out by the top management of the company and can occur for different reasons, including when they intend to dismiss a worker who is not very submissive, to expose and isolate a worker who does not adapt to the expectations of the company or the boss or to reach the labor slavery. It is necessary to mention that this type of harassment can be carried out so that the company obtains more and more benefits from worker's expense generating fear through constant threats that he may be fired if he does not comply with what is given to him. asks. Survive this kind of toxic work environment It can be very complicated and even counterproductive to the employee's well-being.
Disciplinary mobbing
This type of harassment is carried out in order for the employee to understand that he must fit exactly to what the company asks. In the event that the worker intends to take initiatives or carry out anything that goes against of what is firmly established by the company, even if you do not try, you are threatened with being fired. It is very common for the boss to expose and set an example to another coworker to warn others what can happen if they decide to act in a certain way.
Perverse mobbing
This type of mobbing, as its name implies, is called perverse since does not have a job goal but rather personal. Generally, it is carried out from a colleague of the same hierarchical level to another and even from the boss to the employee in charge of him. The person who exercises it is extremely manipulative and tends to constantly attack the victim in such a strategic way that it is very difficult for someone else to suspect him. This type of harassment is very difficult to correct since it does not require any work strategy to be carried out, but rather it is necessary to re-educate the person who is carrying it out.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
