With many businesses adapting to remote work, it may seem like the old conflict issues of the past are no longer a problem. But whether employees are working face-to-face or via non-stop Zoom calls and emails, conflict can still emerge. The main ingredients for conflict are different human perspectives and a misalignment of goals, which...
Summary of: Roestenburg, W. (2020). “Millennials in the workplace, the managerial nightmare – or challenge?” A review of current literature. 1-11. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344453427_Millennials_in_the_workplace_the_managerial_nightmare_-or_challenge_A_review_of_current_literature Background & Theory: As organizations develop, so do the people who work for them. Nowadays, organizations can have employees who come from one of five different generations. With the presence of multiple generations...
Summary of: Mikkelsen, E. and Humle, D. “Dynamics of overt and covert conflict in organizations: The power of organizational identity” (2020). Group & Organization Management, Vol. 0(0), 1–40. Background & Theory: Many studies have examined the various roles overt conflict has on the workplace, but few have examined the role of covert conflict in the...
The most effective and affordable approach to solving employee conflict is to prevent it before it even begins. Clear and respectful communication, as well as emotional self-regulation skills, can be helpful in reducing the tension that can often spark a dispute between employees. Conflict Prevention Strategies in the Workplace Conflict can erupt when tensions build...
Managing conflict and negotiation in the workplace is an important task that’s easier accomplished when workplaces have a company culture that celebrates effective communication. Effective communication is the key to preventing conflict before it starts. This is an opportunity to supply your employees with the tools they need to work more collaboratively and support each...
