What those with finance jobs in Singapore can do to avoid bullying

Employees who feel they are the victims of workplace bullying have been urged not to suffer in silence.

In news that may interest people with finance jobs in Singapore - where the financial downturn may already be applying pressure on their workplace - Emma Mamo, policy and campaigns manager at Mind, said the way people feel about their employment can impact on their personal lives.

As a result, bullying from colleagues can leave workers feeling that their self-esteem has been dented, along with their overall wellbeing.

"Feeling victimised and fearful day in, day out while you are trying to do your job is an obvious path to unhappiness and no workplace should take bullying lightly," Ms Mamo said.

She added that raising any issues with a line manager or human resources may prove helpful to employees who feel they are being picked on and could lead to a resolution of the problem.

Recent research by Reabur revealed that 28 per cent of Britons feel they have been victimised by one of their workplace peers, although only eight per cent reported it.