Cyberbullies in the Workplace
Five ways to protect employees from virtual harassment
BY Josh Smith
SHUTTERSTOCK ILLUSTRATION
Businesses in the Capital Region are no strangers to the positive impacts of technological advancements , enabling employees more flexible schedules that have resulted in improved performance . However , there is one area in which the use of technology for remote environments is posing an increasing threat to employees and employers : cyberbullying .
Although bullying in the workplace is not a new phenomenon , employers may not be as aware of cyberbullying — the act of intimidating , degrading or undermining a fellow employee through online communication . The internet has facilitated a modern-day Wild West , as cyberbullies invade the lives of victims and leave them feeling worried and vulnerable . The emergence of remote work has broadened the horizons for cyberbullying , as more offenders are out from under the watchful eyes of supervisors in physical environments , and more targets are isolated in off-site locations .
Employers should take proactive steps to harness the advancement of virtual harassment , intimidation and cyberbullies ’ bad behavior .
28 comstocksmag . com | April 2022