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Five tips for dealing with an office bully

With the news that more than a third of employees believe they have been bullied at work, itโ€™s important to take a step back to understand how to deal with a workplace bully. Staffing firm OfficeTeam has outlined five tips to help victims handle a difficult situation.

1 Take a stand. Donโ€™t make yourself an easy target. Be confident and stick up for yourself in a professional manner. Bullies will back off if theyโ€™re confronted with assertiveness.

2 Talk about it. Sit down one-on-one with your bully and explain what theyโ€™re doing that makes you feel uncomfortable. Not all offenders bully on purpose and he or she might not be aware of how you feel.

3 Stay calm. Donโ€™t stoop to the same level as your bully. Keep your cool and maintain a professional demeanour. Reacting outwardly negatively will only add fuel to the fire.

4 Document everything. Keep a record of offences, detailing what was said or done and who was involved, even if itโ€™s not you. This way youโ€™ve got clear evidence if you have to get a superior involved.

5 Get help. If youโ€™ve tried handling the situation on your own and still feel youโ€™re the victim of bullying, itโ€™s time to get your manager or HR department involved. Theyโ€™re more equipped to deal with bullies through company policy.

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