Career Counselling Individuals Experiencing Workplace Bullying

Charles P. Chen; Michelle Fung

doi:10.53379/cjcd.2024.382

Authors

Charles P. Chen University of Toronto
Michelle Fung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53379/cjcd.2024.382

Keywords:

career development, career theories, counselling interventions, workplace bullying

Abstract

Workplace bullying is a pervasive career issue that impacts not only the victim’s vocational well-being, but also the perpetrator, witnesses, and organization. Since many victims of workplace bullying leave their jobs, counselors should be aware of these issues in order to effectively support clients through their transitional difficulties. This article provides a conceptual overview of workplace bullying by exploring the causes and effects of bullying on victims, perpetrators, and the organization. Implications for counseling victims of workplace bullying are discussed using insights from social cognitive career theory and work adjustment theory.

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