Even the most harmonious work environments can experience issues at various times. Learning how to handle conflict in the workplace effectively sidesteps major problems that can result in serious tension for weeks or months at a time. Thankfully, there are many ways to resolve conflicts that help everyone get past the problem and continue working...

When employees are happier, businesses do better. From retention to innovation, customer service to costly mistakes, improved employee morale means an improved bottom line. Better morale also means fewer instances of workplace conflict which can slow down productivity, increase stress and tension, and lead to expensive distractions among employees. So if happy employees create better...

On August 26, 2021, Pollack Peacebuilding Systems hosted a panel discussion over new difficulties employers are facing while people are transitioning from remote to in-person work. Four peacebuilders came together to discuss “How to Deal with Political and Social Conflict in the Workplace”. As more people are coming back to work with our society being...

This week’s peacebuilding tip is about the importance of practicing transparency in the workplace. When you act without being transparent, people get frustrated and greater problems can ensue. Transparency is important to ensure that all stakeholders understand why decisions were made the way that they were. Being transparent can come in many forms: a time...

This week’s peacebuilding tip is about how to give regular feedback. Whether it is at home or at work, it is important to give regular feedback to others. If somebody is not living up to your expectations, it is important to give constructive and positive feedback. I recommend giving about 5 times as much positive...

This week’s peacebuilding tip is how to set clear expectations in the workplace. Many conflicts in the workplace are derived from a lack of communication or even a misunderstanding. Sometimes, a solution can be as easy as making it clear what is expected from an employee. Expectations can sometimes be implied, but both parties may...

To prevent conflict from becoming a mainstay in your organization, developing some effective issue resolution strategies and protocols can help. Offering training, discussion strategies, and having clear escalation channels through management so employees know who to rely on can help your team feel more empowered and comfortable knowing how to avoid conflict at work and...

Copyright © 2022 Pollack Peacebuilding Systems