81% of workers say theyve either been bullied or witnessed it happening to a coworker

81% of workers say theyve either been bullied or witnessed it happening to a coworker81% of workers say theyve either been bullied or witnessed it happening to a coworkerRecently-released research from Radius Global Market Research shows that a staggering 81% of American workers report either having seen a colleague get bullied in person or having faced it themselves. But while almost 60% of those surveyed said that coworkers were most often the perpetrators of bullying, they werent the only ones making people feel uncomfortable at work.Among people who have seen sexual harassment play out or gone through it specifically, 44% said it was still unresolved at the time of the research. Among people who have seen sexual harassment or had it done to them, one in five said it was subtle or overt.The company surveyed 1,025 adults in the U.S. Here are some key points, and how you can absprache with bullying in your workplace.Whos bullying others at workThe research found thatwhile one in fiv e experienced bullying from a subordinate, 23% said it was done by a company leader and 39% said it was done by a supervisor, while 67% have witnessed a colleague getting bullied.According to the findings, getting yelled at or made fun of in the presence of coworkers happened to 29% of respondents, while other reported examples included coercion to work extra hours (22%), bullying because of body type or appearance (23%), pressure to take on a specific task (23%), and bullying based on the type of clothing they were wearing (23%).Jill Gress, vice president of Radius Global Market Research, commented on the findings in a statement Harassment at work is not just limited to encounters that are sexual in nature, she said. As toxic work environments can severely impact employee productivity and job satisfaction, we are determined to bring greater awareness of bullying into the public eye so organizations can take positive action to change employee behavior.How to handle bullying at workT here are a few routes you can take.Steps to take if it comes from your bossGary Namie, director of the Workplace Bullying Institute and co-author of The Bully-Free Workplace Stop Jerks, Weasels, and Snakes From Killing Your Organization, told Monster what you can do if your boss the one doing the bullying. You need to break the silence with co-workersChances are youre not the only person being bullied, and you can use your collective power to mobilize as a group, he tells the site. He also mentioned emphasizing how these actions arent good for business when talking to a top manager.What to do if it comes from a coworkerSally Kane, an editor, attorney and writer with a focus on careers, legal and business matters, writes in The Balance about steps to take if the bullying perpetrator is someone you work with. If youre being tormented by a co-worker, you can take the matter to your supervisor, but this might make the situation worse if your supervisor reprimands or otherwise imposes so me type of punishment against the instigator, She writes. If your supervisor is the problem, go over his head if possible. You might want to keep notes and documentation of the incidents so you have proof.