Thanks - it seems that sometimes when an employee considers that they have been bullied the management response would be that the manager was only doing their work - but all the hallmarks of #bullying were evident - but no one accepts this...

It is usually the case that the boss would use words (repeatedly) that would make you feel upset, uncomfortable - but when one complains the response will be this is part of the job - and the boss was only doing their duty!

It is usually the case that the boss would use words (repeatedly) that would make the individual feel upset, uncomfortable - but when this individual complains the response (not only from the management but from government departments who have a process for complaining about bullying) will be these actions and the use of such words all constitute part of the boss job - and the boss was only doing their duty! And they will get away with it. The bullied person is not supported in any manner at the large businesses, even in the most sophisticated countries.

Well, it is believed that the bullying boss (though some of the management and government department might still consider it as doing their job) are really abusing their power and deliberately control the individual at work or control the whole situation not allowing the individual to act according to their wish - otherwise they will be reprimanded... Again, the bullied person is under represented in the high places and nothing is being done, and it is swept under the carpet. This is unfortunate... how can these people be helped! any ideas?

Indeed the bullying boss would have the intention to lie in order to create an unrealistic or false reality - and would work hard to socially isolate the victim.

Thus, again, how can this victim be assisted... it seems there is no answer to this, and the bullying boss would continue to flourish while the bullied person would be hurt, isolated, and might be the scape goat losing their job as they are not part of the whole circus that the boss is running.

Any ideas?

Harvard psychologist shares 9 toxic phrases ‘gaslighters’ always use—and how to respond, the link provides the whole article - interesting read.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/03/harvard-psychologist-toxic-phrases-people-use-when-they-are-gaslighting-you-how-to-respond.html

Regards

It is really very worrying when the line manager insists that the employee would either see things as they (the line manager) sees them no matter what.

In case the individual does not - as they might see something wrong with the way the line manager sees and evaluates things, this will lead to ongoing bullying by the line manager, and might lead to finding a loop hole in the law or the system to end the dream job of the individual.

Well, do we think that the system, the top management or the law would help this individual - from the research at hand, it does not seem to be the case...

There is an urgent need to look into this - as bullying is on the increase and the line managers who bully would be rewarded by their immediate top management unfortunately.

Regards