EIGHT SIGNS OF GASLIGHTING AT WORKPLACE AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist.
Published On: 28th June 2024

Workplace conflict can make it challenging for professionals to focus on producing high-quality work and meeting expectations. This is especially true when conflict occurs in the form of gaslighting, a type of targeted manipulation that results in victimized professionals doubting their own reality or ability to perform their role effectively. It can be beneficial for any professional, regardless of their position, to understand what gaslighting at work is and how to recognize it.
In this article, we define gaslighting at work, list eight signs of this type of behaviour, and offer solutions for overcoming it.

What is gaslighting at work?
The term "gaslighting" refers to the act of psychological manipulation through which a particular individual or group—often referred to as gaslighters—purposefully targets a victim by making them doubt the accuracy of their memory or the validity of their judgment. While gaslighting is most common in interpersonal and romantic relationships, it can also occur in professional relationships. At work, gaslighting can take various forms but frequently begins with a manager or colleague discrediting a victimized coworker's performance through persistent, multifaceted efforts. These long-term attempts often culminate in a victim, questioning their skills and ability to meet expectations.
Gaslighting at work can be challenging to recognize…