As 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 […]
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Tuesday 4 January 2022 | Author:
Anna Shields
Many 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 […]
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Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Author:
Anna Shields
Everyone 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 […]
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Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Author:
Anna Shields
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 […]
Category: People Management |
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Author:
Anna Shields
Stress at work affects most people at one time or another. And interpersonal conflict, whether it’s with a boss or a colleague, accounts for a significant proportion of this stress. According to a recent report for Acas, between 2018-2019, nearly 5 million UK employees suffered stress, anxiety, or depression due to workplace conflict. An estimated 85% of […]
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Monday 8 November 2021 | Author:
Anna Shields