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According to an article written by Dr. Dorothy Suskind, emotional abuse in the workplace

often begins in subtle and covert ways.

Workplace bullying is defined by experts as a malicious attempt to force a person out of the workplace

through unjustified accusations, humiliation,

general harassment, emotional abuse, and or terror.

This may result in psychological trauma and physical distress, fostered by a toxic culture that

tolerates and, at times, propels the abuse.

Research has revealed that targets of workplace abuse frequently share common characteristics,

such as highly competent, creative, and top performers.

They're often uninterested in office politics, possess a kind-hearted outlook, are highly respected, and coworkers often look to them for advice.

Oppositely, workplace bullies tend to be narcissistic, lacking in job expertise, adept at taking credit for others' efforts, often operating behind a veil of secrecy,

and seek to control their targets through manipulation, gossip, sabotage, gaslighting, and isolation.

Workplace abusers are often threatened by their targets' abilities, innovation, and likability,

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