Acas saw a record increase in demand for dispute resolution services between 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The public body handled over 600 collective conciliations in 2022-23, compared to 500 the year before. There were 649,000 calls to the helpline and 105,000 early conciliation notifications, in which Acas speaks to the employer and […]
Category: HR Magazine | Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Author: Anna ShieldsAt work, most of us follow clear guidelines in the hope that our actions will yield predictable outcomes. Yet when it comes to working relationships – especially challenging ones – things are more complex, because we all have diverse personalities, behaviors, and communication styles, which makes it tricky to control the outcome of our interactions […]
Category: Forbes | Friday 7 July 2023 | Author: Anna ShieldsWorkplace conflict happens in all organisations. Contrary to what many of us believe and often experience, conflict is normal, inevitable and not inherently negative. Under the right conditions, conflict can be positive because it can offer us the opportunity to have more honest conversations that will strengthen our relationships and lead to more innovative ways […]
Category: HR Magazine | Thursday 15 June 2023 | Author: Alex EfthymiadesAs a manager, there is an expectation that your role will involve resolving workplace conflict in your team quickly and effectively. When you take on a leadership role, you’ll likely have to deal with more complex and challenging issues. Colleagues may expect you to solve their conflicts for them. But, this can become a vicious […]
Category: Forbes | Monday 22 May 2023 | Author: Anna ShieldsIt’s the UK’s National Tea Day today. Tea-loving Brits, and indeed millions of people in homes and workplaces around the globe, will be brewing the world’s second most popular drink. At work though, it’s not just tea (or coffee) that can get stirred up. Conflict commonly occurs amongst co-workers, and failure to address issues early […]
Category: Forbes | Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Author: Anna Shields
