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What is mobbing?

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:28 am
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Sometimes coworkers cross the line: jokes turn into systematic humiliation of the individual, and harmless teasing into open aggression. Such behavior affects the atmosphere in the team. A toxic environment is created, where it is difficult to remain productive and focused. This phenomenon has a specific name - mobbing.

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In this article, we will talk about the types, causes and consequences of mobbing. We ukraine phone number list will also talk about methods of combating bullying at work and give advice on how to prevent such a situation.

The word "mobbing" comes from the English "mob" and means "to attack in a crowd". The author of the term is the Swedish psychologist Hans Leyman. He described mobbing as a special type of psychological violence. In such a situation, a group of people at work begins to bully their colleague. This may continue for a short time or stretch out over several years.