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...

Summary of: Van Dick, R., Crawshaw, J. R., Karpf, S., Schuh, S. C., & Zhang, X. (2020). Identity, importance, and their roles in how corporate social responsibility affects workplace attitudes and behavior. Journal of Business and Psychology, 35, 159-169. Background & Theory This article explores how one’s perception of corporate social responsibility (CSR) may impact...

Summary of: Roper, I., & Higgins, P. (2020). Hidden in plain sight? The human resource management practitioner’s role in dealing with workplace conflict as a source of organisational–professional power. Hum Resour Manag Journal, 30. 508–524. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1748-8583.12311 Background & Theory In this research paper, researchers in England review the importance of human resources roles in organizations from both an...

Summary of: Yadav, P., & Rai, A. (2020, January). The moderating role of emotional intelligence in the relation between organizational stress and workplace deviant behavior. International Conference on Computation, Automation and Knowledge Management, Amity University. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=9051492&casa_token=zSaylrAc3AoAAAAA:CTjEKSGuy6mw9pI7NAsyYouim81v3eE2rfXSLvkvWB4_lY0a6ZXkRDrXWCPeYE3fpDtxeBFB Background & Theory This article explored what role, if any, emotional intelligence can make in the relationship between organizational...

Summary of: Lou Y. & Lu, L., (2020). A review of research on team conflict, conflict management and team performance, advances in economics, business and management research, 155, 321-326. https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125947095 Background & Theory There have been a number of research studies completed on the topic of conflict within the workplace. Conflict in the workplace is often...

Workplace conflict is inevitable. But peer-to-peer conflict is a bit easier to navigate and overcome than conflict that extends beyond power dynamics in the office. When a boss is in conflict with their employees, turnover, morale, trust, and productivity can take much bigger hits than they may during other types of conflict. This is especially...

Summary of: Rodriguez-Sanchez, J-L., Gonzalez-Torres, T., Montero-Navarro, A., & Gallego-Losada, R. (2020). Investing time and resources for work-life balance: The effect on talent retention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(6), 1-14. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/6/1920 Background & Theory This article explains the importance of work-life balance and provides a look at recommended strategies that companies...

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