Mental violence and harassment have increased in workplaces. Shocking facts in global survey
Let’s read about people who have been physically and sexually harassed at work. However, a global study found that there has been a recent increase in cases of psychological violence and harassment in the workplace.
The UN International Labor Organization, Lloyds Rights Foundation and Gallup released details of the poll on Monday. Most of the employees who participated in eSurvey stated that the percentage of harassment in the office is high.
According to him, not only women workers, but also men face this problem. Globally, 17.9% of employees reported experiencing psychological harassment. 8.5% said they had experienced physical violence at work, and 6.3% said they had experienced sexual harassment.
Last year, 75,000 people in 121 countries were surveyed about psychological abuse. About 22 percent said they had experienced some form of violence. About 60 percent of people said they suffer from psychological harassment, they have experienced psychological harassment many times in the office and company, and it has been almost five years since they were mentally harassed.
“Recently, psychological violence in the workplace has increased. It is very dangerous. It has many negative consequences. The mental and physical health of many employees suffers. Moreover, their careers are ruined. As a result, they face financial hardship.” UN Labor Organization, Psychological Abuse in the Workplace And this is the first global study of bullying.