Harassment at work: 5 tips to get out of it!

According to a study by Securex from January 2019, more than one Belgian worker in three feels they are a victim of harassment in the workplace, and this has steadily increased compared to 2017.

Devaluation, loss of self-esteem and self-worth, burn-out or, in the most severe cases, severe depression: workplace harassment is a reality that affects many workers today. That is why Meet My Job gives you practical advice to defend yourself and deal with this situation! 👇

Take a step back and avoid feeling guilty

When you experience harassment at work from someone, it is important not to let yourself be destabilized. Indeed, the harasser first seeks to devalue your work and make you lose confidence in yourself.

Remember that you are never responsible for your harassment and should not feel guilty about this situation. You are the victim of this situation, not the culprit.

It is therefore important for you to take a step back from the situation; this is difficult, but it is an essential element to avoid falling into the trap of harassment. Try to note down all the small details that contribute to your harassment, such as scathing remarks, being sidelined during meetings or outside of them...

If the harasser persists in these attacks, do not retaliate directly

It is sometimes hard not to react to an unfounded remark or a virulent attack. However, you must avoid reacting immediately because your harasser is just waiting for that. They seek to have a hold over you because it is a sort of "game" to them.