How to deal with a workplace bully

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Being bullied may seem like the sort of thing you were supposed to leave behind in the playground, but according to the TUC some 3.5 million people say they have been bullied at work, which amounts to 14% of the workforce. Research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development shows that 16% of people think bullying by line managers has increased in the current environment.

Bullying can be destructive to both you and your career, so it's worth knowing the five ways to beat a bully at work.