In the workplace or professional environment, manipulating others may involve abuse of power and psychological manipulation. These behaviors are not only unethical, but may also constitute illegal or illegal. The following are some ways that may make people feel threatened (but it must be emphasized: these behaviors should be condemned, not imitated)： ### 1. **Direct threat to career stability** -**Threat of demotion or dismissal**: It is implied or expressed that the other party may lose his position due to non-cooperation with certain requirements (such as overtime work or accepting unreasonable tasks). -**Create a sense of insecurity**: Through vague performance evaluation, sudden changes in rules, or “making an example”, employees are in the anxiety of being eliminated for a long time. ### 2. **Isolation and marginalization** -**Cut off resources or opportunities**: Deliberately not allocate key projects, restrict training opportunities, or marginalize the contributions of others, hindering their career development. -**Social exclusion**: Spreading negative comments or cold words in the team, weakening the victim's sense of belonging and self-confidence. ### 3. **Manipulate information and communication** -**Concealment of key information**: For example, failure to inform of promotion opportunities and changes in project deadlines has led to passive mistakes by others. -**Misinterpreting facts or taking them out of context**: By selectively conveying information, creating the illusion of insufficient abilities or attitude problems of others. ### 4. **Set impossible goals** -**Maliciously set up overloaded tasks**: Assign work that is obviously beyond the ability or time frame, and suggest that failure to complete it will affect promotion or salary. -**Dynamically changing standards**: The evaluation system is constantly changed, so that the victim can never "meet the standards", thus forming psychological oppression. ### 5. **Use of power structure** -**Tacit coercion from superiors**: For example, it is implied to “cooperate” with certain unreasonable requirements (such as personal affairs) in order to obtain a letter of recommendation or promotion opportunity. -**Pressure from third parties**: By contacting family members or peers, it is implied that non-cooperation will affect their social reputation. ### 6. **Economic threat** -**Deduction of salary or benefits**: Deduct bonuses on the pretext of performance, or delay the salary increase process to force the other party to compromise. -**Binding liquidated damages clause**: Set harsh terms (such as sky-high training compensation) in the contract to restrict the freedom to leave. ### 7. **Psychological manipulation strategy** -**Create a sense of guilt**: For example, emphasize that “the company has cultivated you” and require excessive loyalty or unpaid dedication. -**Belittle or deny**: Long-term denial of the opponent's abilities makes them self-doubt and think that they will not be able to survive without the current environment. --- ### Important reminder： -**These behaviors may involve violations of the law**: For example, the Labor Law prohibits threats of dismissal and wage withholding; workplace bullying may violate company regulations. -**Harm to the victim**: It may lead to psychological problems (such as anxiety, depression) and stagnation in professional development. -**Correct way to deal with**： 1. **Keep evidence**: record communication records, emails, contracts, etc. 2. **Seek support**: Report to HR, trade unions or legal institutions. 3. **Psychological grooming**: Rebuild self-confidence through professional counseling. The workplace should be based on respect and professionalism, and any use of power to create threats should be resisted. If you or others encounter a similar situation, please take legal measures to protect your rights and interests in a timely manner.