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How to Deal With a Toxic Co-Worker

Posted on November 2019

A man is feeling frustrated

The banking and financial services sector in Singapore relies heavily on successful teamwork and collaboration to continue growth and innovation. However, in a high-pressure environment, workplace stress can manifest into toxic and negative behaviour from your co-workers.  

If you are being targeted by behaviour such as bullying, office gossip or handling constant negativity day in and day out, you can face some serious consequences within both your work and personal life as productivity dips and your general mental health is affected.  

This article covers the best strategies you can use to handle a toxic co-worker and stop the build-up of a toxic working atmosphere. It can be a tricky situation to navigate, but there are professional methods which can help improve your workplace once toxic behaviours are tackled. 

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