It’s been easier to avoid challenging working relationships over the last two years because many workers have not been in the office. But as the return to the office accelerates, many will inevitably have to communicate face-to-face again with ‘difficult’ colleagues – the boss who won’t budge an inch, or the colleague who storms off […]
Category: Forbes | Thursday 3 February 2022 | Author: Anna ShieldsAs the year draws to a close, it’s often a time to reflect on the past 12 months. Millions of people worldwide will make New Year’s resolutions, only to abandon them again within a few weeks. This year, why not try a different approach? With workplace conflict affecting at least a third of employees each year, it’s […]
Category: Forbes | Tuesday 4 January 2022 | Author: Anna ShieldsMany of us encounter conflict in our working lives. In fact, accordingly to a 2021 report, around a third of UK employees (that’s 9.7 million people) experience conflict every year. To help you deal with conflict more effectively, each year we publish a range of conflict management resources. We’ve pulled together a selection of these from […]
Category: Consensio | Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Author: Anna ShieldsEveryone has preferences when it comes to dealing with difficult issues. Starting in early childhood, these predispositions are carried through to adulthood and into the workplace too. While they might feel familiar and comfortable, they may also be fueling conflict. Managers can prevent conflict from getting out of hand by recognizing their natural tendencies, understanding […]
Category: Forbes | Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Author: Anna ShieldsWith 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 […]
Category: People Management | Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Author: Anna Shields
