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Online bullying is vastly spreading amongst young people more than face to face bullying, because it can follow a young person home after school/college, and from one school/college to another.
Online harassment and cyber bullying can take a wide variety of forms including:
• “trolling” (sending menacing or upsetting messages)
• identity theft
• “doxxing” (making available personal information)
• cyber stalking It can affect adults and children
Cyber bullying in the workplace
Cyber bullying is also a growing issue as a result of so many employees now working from home and the increased use of technology to communicate with colleagues.
Examples of cyber bullying in the workplace might include:
inappropriate use of whatsapp groups.
Frequent interruptions during virtual meetings.
Unkind emails and repeated and excessive emails from managers.
Some employees may “hide behind their screens” and not uphold the usual standards expected of them.
The lines between work and home life are also increasingly blurred when working from home.
Work socials have also moved from the pub to platforms such as Zoom and Skype.
From the comfort of their living room or dining room table, there is a risk that employees forget that this is a work event, with appropriate standards of behaviour expected.
If you have any concerns in relation to cyberbullying please report to your Trainer, Progress Coach or Student support.
All employees should be made clear that professional standards of behaviour are required whether the interaction takes place online or via smartphones, apps, video conferencing and, perhaps, via social media.
Monitoring and data protection policies should also be reviewed to ensure that they address the change in working practices.
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