The term "workplace ostracism" originally meant being ostracized, neglected, or disregarded by coworkers. Ostracism at work is a form of "cold violence" that has received a lot of attention. The primary emphasis of this review article was workplace exclusion and its repercussions as documented in the literature. Initially, we examine several perspectives and characteristics of workplace exclusion. Second, by reviewing numerous empirical studies, we can primarily focus on the impacts of workplace ostracism. Finally, we highlight the potential flaws in earlier research and note that there are still certain concerns that merit further investigation.