Bullying is a complex behavior, with definitive answer. Here are some reasons to consider.

Bullying is a complex behavior, and there is no one definitive answer to why people bully others. However, some of the reasons people engage in bullying behavior include:

  1. Power and control: Bullies may feel a sense of power and control over their victims. They may enjoy the feeling of being in charge and having the ability to intimidate others.

  2. Insecurity: Bullies may feel insecure about themselves and use bullying as a way to boost their own self-esteem. They may also be envious of their victims' abilities or successes.

  3. Learned behavior: Some bullies may have learned this behavior from their parents or other authority figures. They may have grown up in an environment where bullying was seen as acceptable or even encouraged.

  4. Group dynamics: In some cases, bullying behavior may be a way for a group to establish dominance or maintain social order. This can occur in schoolyard settings or in workplace environments where there is a clear hierarchy.

  5. Lack of empathy: Some bullies may lack empathy for others and may not fully understand the impact of their actions on their victims.

Regardless of the reason for bullying, it is important to address the behavior and take steps to prevent it from continuing. Employers and schools should have policies in place to prevent bullying and should provide education and resources to help victims and bullies alike.

Andrew McLeish

Andrew McLeish is the CEO and Managing Director of Stopline Pty Ltd, Australia’s first dedicated whistleblower hotline service, and the Founder of Make a Report Pty Ltd, a secure, cloud-based reporting and case management platform. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate governance, whistleblower reporting, and workplace investigations, Andrew is a nationally recognised authority in integrity services and compliance.

Since Stopline was founded in 2001, Andrew has led the delivery of whistleblower services to over 500 organisations across government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, managing thousands of confidential disclosures each year. Drawing on over two decades of insight and client feedback, Andrew designed and built the Make a Report platform to align with key legislative requirements - such as the Corporations Act, Public Interest Disclosure Act, and the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 - as well as national and international standards including AS 8001:2021 – Fraud and Corruption Control, ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management Systems, and ISO 37002 – Whistleblowing Management Systems.

He is a trusted advisor to boards, executives, and compliance leaders, known for his practical, ethical, and strategic approach to addressing complex matters involving misconduct, fraud, and corporate wrongdoing.

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