What is cyberbullying at the workplace?

In the case of cyberbullying, bullying occurs through digital channels such as social media, messenger services or blog posts and the bullies often – but not always – remain anonymous. Cyberbullying involves deliberately ridiculing, insulting or belittling the person being bullied. Rumors and lies are spread or photomontages are designed. Sometimes the attacks even come with an explicitly expressed threat or blackmail. In the work environment, the bullies are often colleagues or superiors of the person affected.