Why do some employers use violence at the workplace?

Daion, I used to work at a place where the manager, although was never physical, was verbally abusive and often ruled with intimidation. I was young and thought it was normal. But it isn't. If the company is culturally sound and your boss just just an oddity, report to HR. If his/her behavior aligns with how the company generally operates, get out that toxic environment ASAP. Mental health is a complicated issue and you should not be burdened to solve unless it's your job to do so. Report it and let the experts take over.

There is an old saying that people tend to not leave companies, but they leave bad managers. I had to leave a company that I loved in the past due to a toxic manager. One of my previous managers was a former tennis coach and he brought that mentality with him as a one-size fits all managerial type. Not everyone meshes well with that type of boss.

Keep in mind that it is always easier - and less stressful - to find a job while you have one.

Here are a few helpful links:

• http://carenmerrick.com/workplace-bullying-6-steps-to-recover-from-a-toxic-boss/
• https://hbr.org/2018/09/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-bad-boss

Let me know if you have any questions, I'll be happy to help.

Supervisors of entry-level employees (especially those in unskilled labor industries) often resort to using outdated management styles to lead. In the past, "iron fist" type management was commonplace to maintain order and maximize productivity. It's simply a "how it's always been done" approach. However, just because a firm is consistent does not mean it's correct. It's critical to find a company that will value you as an employee.

Managers who are higher in the chain of command are not often aware of the styles that their lower level supervisors use, so don't be afraid to report hostile work environments to the next level in the chain. A friend of mine once had a difficult relationship with his immediate supervisor and brought it up to higher level management only after that person had been promoted to a different state. The response of higher management was "we were intending to do something about him sooner or later, and if you had said something, it could have been sooner." If this poor management style is widespread throughout the organization, I would suggest finding a new work environment that supports how you would best be managed.