Taking "Bully" at work is more harmful than we think
It's been found that bullying at work doesn't just affect mood. But also harmful to health as well.
In 2015, Soma Ghosh, now 36, worked in a consultant. She used to be afraid to go to work every day. Because one of her coworkers criticized her work. Bully her Until she felt anxious and depressed She became easily ill, repeated colds, and some lump formed in her armpits. Pain in fingers, palms, and shoulders Which is caused by work and lack of adequate rest
Researchers have long known the psychological effects of workplace bullying. But recently This study of public health records in Scandinavia found that it has an effect on health .
According to a report by Copenhagen University, led by Tianwei Xu, a survey of nearly 80,000 employees, both men and women, found that 8-13% of those who responded to being bullied at work were more likely to suffer from headaches and disease. 1.59 times more blood vessels than non-bullied people.
n addition to the affected heart A study by participants in Sweden, Denmark and Finland found that people who were bullyed at work were 1.46 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes over the past decade.
Although there is no substantial evidence yet, Xu is confident that bullying at work can actually affect health. Because it has stimulating effects on hormones and stress Which affects various behaviors That can lead to illness Which this matter is being studied for in the future
All employers should be vigilant about this issue. And for the victim of being bullied, it is best to seek help as soon as possible. It would be great if each workplace had a corporate culture that didn't promote the Bully.
Soma Ghosh, founder of a career-related consulting firm for women, said employers should protect employees from being hired by bullies. And if you see this research more quickly She will probably quit her job faster than before. And she recommends that anyone who is facing such a problem should consult someone. Because of this, it cannot disappear on its own.
