Terrorism is not something you would associate with today's workplaces, but it is a reality that victims face on an almost daily basis, resulting in psychological trauma. It is a metaphor that can be used to describe workplace bullying as a life-threatening experience. Victims are 'set up' for relentless attack by bullies, with a view to their total destruction. Compassion is not at all in evidence in this torturous process. Clandestine meetings are held to discuss the strategy by which to inflict maximum damage on the target and to remove him/her without the attackers being suspected. The target is in the 'sights' of these schemers, and is to be destroyed.
These workplace terrorists have their own active service units to provide the necessary back-up and support, usually work from the shadows, study how not to be detected, and launch their deathly attacks on the (often) unsuspecting victim. These "eyes and ears" are a protected species, being in league with the workplace bullies who can protect them. Indeed, they know that so long as they provide significant information about the target to the 'handler,' protection is guaranteed.
They always act outside employment and natural law, violate human rights, infringe international law, and still hope to get away with it. Often these workplace terrorists are results-driven, and are rewarded with bonuses or promotion for their services to the firm, while the poor hapless victim is either sacked or leaves to get alternative employment.
You may be experiencing this kind of anti-social behaviour at work, or know someone who is, but do not know how to deal with it. Workplace bullying is not uncommon in many workplaces, and because of its nature, may be difficult to detect and prove without very good evidence. However, it is not impossible to do, and with the right information, a pathway may be followed that will lead to the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Thank you for the comments on workplace bullying. I was the target of a workplace bully for over two years at my former employer, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Although I reported the problem to management numerous times nothing was done to stop the bullying, and management actually particpated in the bullying. I was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of the bullying and eventually had to quit to avoid becoming completely disabled by the abuse.
From what I've read about the problem, the response from management that I experienced is not unusual. There is a problem with getting management, as well as co-workers, to recognize the seriousness of the problem, and response in a responsible manner. Only by continuing to report and publicize the problem and our experiences can these obstacles be overcome. I've written extensively about my experience under the title "Workplace Paycholgical Abuse" on my blog, "The Cambium Level" at www.leonardnolt.blogspot.com if you're interested in reading more. Also on my blog are a list of locations which have more information about bullying.
Thank you;
Leonard Nolt
LeonardNolt@AOL.com
www.leonardnolt.blogspot.com
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