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'Bullying' could be a credit crunch problem

14/11/2008 'Bullying' could be a credit crunch problemPeople working in high pressure jobs could find an increase in bullying as increased stress during the credit crunch has an adverse effect on relations between employees, it has been claimed.

A perceived greater need to obtain and secure jobs could result in less interaction between employees and even bullying, according to workplace behaviour charity, the Andrea Adams Trust.

Lyn Witheridge, chief executive of the trust, commented that workplaces can be "a natural place for bullies to work in".

"The credit crunch could lead to more workplace bullying. The economic downturn puts workers under greater strain than ever before," she said.

"Everyone seems to be fighting for their jobs. There is a very danger that incidences of bullying in the workplace will hugely increase because of this."

Another concern during the economic downturn is a loss of focus on reducing the pay gap between men and women.

Fawcett Society research found that more than 90 per cent of women and 85 per cent of men still want the government to make an effort to cut the 17 per cent wage gap, regardless of the economic situation.


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