10 Surprising Reasons Why Bullies Succeed at Work
Bullying, defined as overly aggressive, prolonged behavior that is harmful to the victim, is unfortunately very common in our society. From the time we are children, we usually experience bullying in the form of schoolyard taunts, stolen lunch money, exclusive cliques, and even physical abuse that makes us feel left out or miserable. Though many people like to believe that
bullies grow out of their behavior when they get out of school, the truth is, bullying is still an active force in adult interactions. From ‘mean girls’ who exclude others at the country club to gym ‘meatheads’ who intimidate newbies into never coming back, bullying still has the ability to negatively impact our lives.
One of the places where bullying tends to run rampant is in the workplace. As careers become more demanding and expectations continuously rise for more and better production, bullies have found a way to succeed at the expense of colleagues and those they manage. Through intimidation, taking credit for work they do not do, threats, gossip, and a number of other means, bullies seem to find a way to succeed that can often baffle others. Bullies often thrive because others simply don’t have enough courage to stand up to them. They also tend to gather a ‘gang’ around them that helps facilitate their mistreatment of others. Whether in large businesses or small, bullies have found a way to make their tactics work. Here are the top ten surprising reasons why bullies still experience success in the workplace.
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