Within any workplace, there are occasional conflicts. This is part and parcel of life and something that cannot be completely avoided. Despite that, there are many ways you can try and reduce the number of misunderstandings and conflicts that go on within your space.
As a manager, it’s vital that you understand conflict resolution properly and have regular training updates. As employees, it’s also vital that you know how to handle conflict when it arises. Check out this video for a few useful tips.
So, what are the main causes of conflict within the workplace? A problem can arise over almost anything, but there are some quite common hotspots to consider too.
- Unclear job roles
- Poor management
- Poor communication skills
These three issues are some of the top reasons why conflicts occur in an office space, and a lot of the time it comes down to a lack of being able to talk about issues freely and express opinions around the oval boardroom table. An open door policy and an environment where employees are able to air their problems openly are vital if you want to avoid issues which fester and become huge concerns in the future.
Can you think of any other major causes of workplace conflict?