One of the causes job stress is harassment or bullying. Some fellow employees may tease, insult or even threaten others due to their sex, religion or race. Some insensitive employees may even spread malicious gossip in order to destroy another’s good name. Abusive bosses may harass employees to show them his superiority. Acts like these produce immense stress for employees who are simultaneously trying to protect themselves and do their jobs. Harassment and bullying can cause the victim to lose his self confidence, his esteem and his respect towards himself as well as being one of the main causes of job stress.