Conflict at work is a mental health issue. According to a CIPD report, just over one-third (35%) of UK employees experience conflict each year, and 56% of these report experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or depression as a result. Research with workplace mediation parties backs this up, with 75% stating that workplace conflict affected their mental health and 65% stating it […]
Category: Forbes | Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Author: Anna ShieldsConflict in teams is becoming more complex. Global trends, such as increased disconnection and Gen Z entering the workforce, are changing team dynamics. Although conflict, when managed constructively, is beneficial to high-performing teams, harmful conflict will negatively affect the health and productivity of individuals and teams. With managers juggling multiple pressures, ignoring interpersonal challenges at work […]
Category: Forbes | Monday 29 April 2024 | Author: Anna ShieldsFeeling disrespected at work can be tough – whether it’s the abrupt email you received, the way you were undermined in a meeting, or the series of microaggressions that have eroded your confidence. If there’s one word that comes up repeatedly in workplace mediation, it’s respect. “You don’t respect my opinion.” “You treat me with a […]
Category: Forbes | Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Author: Anna ShieldsThe workplace has experienced significant changes over the past few years. The growth of hybrid working has blurred the lines between work and personal life. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends, the workplace is not always a specific place, and many employees are no longer traditionally employed. This means boundaries are falling away. Technological […]
Category: Forbes | Thursday 7 March 2024 | Author: Anna ShieldsIt’s likely to be another polarising year, with elections in the US and UK. The US presidential election process is in full swing, with candidates exchanging opposing views on key issues and sparring in front of the media. In the workplace, there are bound to be issues on which co-workers will disagree, either work-related or […]
Category: Forbes | Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Author: Anna Shields
