Work

[snotmonkey]

A lot has been made about human rights in the work place, and everybody has the right not to be mistreated or bullied. but say there are a small group who constantly cause trouble, if you and most of the others chose not to talk or interact with them (unless it was absolutly vital), would this be considered bullying.

[cupra]

Sorry to turn you question around, but what sort of trouble are this group causing - can any action be taken against them (they sound like the ones doing the bullying)?

[wildwood]

Perhaps it is possible to talk to your supervisor/foreman/boss and explain your concerns without being judgemental. Quite often occasions, where a small innocent conflict can grow into major resentments, can be talked out under arbitration by a management representative. It is very unpleasant to work in a moody environment. You don't have to like them, but it would be so much more amicable if both parties could at least be civil. Ofcourse, they could simply be complete *rseholes, in which case you have my sympathy.

[snotmonkey]

the group have been told about their behaviour on many occasions, they in turn blame others and on and on it goes the management cant be bothered to deal with it as they cry victimization as soon as they are talked to. the simplest answer is to ignore them, is this legal?

[nykkieberry]

Give ACAS a ring - the emplyement legislation people. There website is acas.org.uk

[cupra]

My own view would be that if you don't have to interact with them as part of your job then go ahead and ignore them, but definately ask for professional advice (Citizens Advice for one)!

[xyzzyplugh]

IMO It is power and control that makes the world go round. Nobody has the right 'not to be mistreated or bullied' everyone is mistreated or bullied in one way or another, every day from cradle to grave . It is the way of society. So called peer pressure is bullying, bullied for not wearing the right clothes, etc. Guilt shame and stigma are part of the goverment and corporate world's stock in trade to bend and shape us into conforming and spending. This too, is a form of bullying. Being 'put in a queue' on the phone is bullying too. - Bullying exists throughout the animal kingdom as well.

[snotmonkey]

the problem is a small group of women are bullying new female emploees until they leave. and as the girls getting picked on are new they dont know their rights. the women think that as they have worked there for so long they should be able to act as they wish. i'm watching this happening wondering what can be done about it, without getting caught in the middle

[wildwood]

Well snotmonkey, you have stated that the management is aware of this. I don't know how large the company concerned is, but this situation should not be allowed to continue as it is straight out bullying. Notifying someone higher up in the company of the situation is not narking. If the 'top' is aware of the situation and chooses to ignore it, there are official avenues you can persue, but that would mean getting involved. Is there an Union representative who can take up the situation with management? If the firm is a small operation one has to wonder how long it will last if they condone that type of behaviour, but I can understand your apprehension to get involved.