People Management

Two thirds of employees involved in disagreements at work don’t feel it was resolved – but businesses believe they’re doing enough. How can HR close this critical gap? Imagine walking into an office where tension hangs thick in the air, conversations are strained and colleagues avoid each other. This is the reality for many employees […]

In today’s fast-changing workplace, diversity and inclusion have emerged as key drivers of organisational success. One facet of diversity that is gaining increasing attention is neurodiversity – the natural variations in human brain function and behavioural traits. However, misconceptions and/or a lack of awareness about neurodiversity pose challenges as they can cause conflict or enable […]

All teams experience conflict – whether they work together or remotely – and this is normal and inevitable. When managed well, conflict can even be beneficial and healthy. However, for many of us who don’t have the skills to manage conflict constructively, our perception of conflict as predominantly stressful and intimidating leads to conflict-avoidance. There […]

Blame seems to be everywhere. We see it in our politics, our newspapers, our social media feeds. Whether it’s pointing the finger at an MP over lockdown party accusations, or corporate leaders in hot water for financial irregularities, blame is difficult to escape. In the corporate world, blame can be pervasive. If leaders inadvertently model […]

With increasing numbers of staff returning to their workplaces, and others adjusting to hybrid working arrangements, new and existing conflict issues are rising to the surface. With the pressure on organisations to adapt, recover and grow in a post-pandemic world, it’s critical for UK unions and employers to work closely together to resolve employee disputes […]