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[/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”0|0px|68px|0px|false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]5 Steps to Successful Conflict Resolution In the Workplace
In a recent study by CPP Inc., 85% of employees experience some type of conflict at work. Workplace conflict can be frustrating, especially if you are an HR manager dealing with the repercussions of employees’ disagreements. However, as discouraging as it may be to witness, conflict is an inevitable and necessary part of growth.
How do you establish a resolution process that encourages employees to deal with conflict effectively? In this article, we’ll address common workplace conflicts and 5 steps you can take to proactively manage office disagreements.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
What Are The Most Common Workplace Conflicts?
Employee conflict can directly impact your company culture, productivity, and retention. According to an article by Entrepreneur, 25% of employees have seen conflict result in employee sickness or absence. Understanding the different types of work disputes can help you keep employees on your payroll. Here are a few of the most common types of workplace conflicts:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Management Conflict” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Nonprofits-1.png” alt=”Nonprofits” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”70px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” custom_margin=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” image_max_width=”70px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Work-Style Conflict” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Live-Chat-1.png” alt=”Live Chat” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”70px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” custom_margin=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” image_max_width=”70px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”#1 – Update Employee Contact Information to Avoid Penalties” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Having multiple leaders can be challenging. While one manager may be direct with tasks, another might have a more open dialogue about processes and projects.
To help overcome these differences, focus on developing a unified company culture with your managers. Work to implement your organization’s core values across the board to eliminate any confusion. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||-23px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]People have different ways of performing tasks. While some individuals like to work collaboratively, others like to work independently to accomplish a goal. This can lead to differences of opinion among co-workers.
Instruct middle managers to evaluate their team members’ different working habits. Note which team members like to communicate frequently about tasks, and which ones take a more siloed approach. Understanding employees’ different styles of work can help managers handle work-style conflicts proactively. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”3. Cultural Conflict” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/APS-Icon-Sheet_Referral.png” alt=”APS Icon Sheet_Referral” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”70px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” custom_margin=”|||” image_max_width=”70px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Teamwork Conflict” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/APS-Icon-Sheet_Core-HR.png” alt=”Core HR Icon, Unified Services” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”70px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” custom_margin=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” image_max_width=”70px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”Museo Sans 500 font||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cultural friction can arise due to age, race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. It’s normal for employees with different backgrounds and personalities to have opposing points of view.
As an HR manager, you can help employees identify areas of commonality between each other to balance out their differences. This could be something as simple as favorite foods, restaurants, activities, or hobbies. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”Museo Sans 500 font||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]
This type of conflict arises when employees have to rely on someone else to accomplish their goals. An employee who is working on a group project may get frustrated when a co-worker isn’t pulling their weight. This can create tension in the workplace.
Regardless of the project, relying on others can be challenging. To help avoid team-work conflict, have managers clarify roles and responsibilities early in the process. Then, ensure each employee is held accountable for their tasks so deadlines are met.
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How to Manage Workplace Conflict in 5 Steps
Now that we’ve addressed the different types of workplace conflicts, let’s talk about how to handle conflict itself. There are 5 steps you can take to achieve conflict resolution among your team members. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
1. HOld Mock Training Sessions
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]To create a peaceful work environment, it’s important that you train employees on conflict resolution regularly. To do this, meet with employees and managers quarterly and discuss positive ways to handle conflict.
Propose common workplace scenarios for employees and set team members on opposite sides of a fake conflict. Ask each participant to identify specific actions they’d like the other party to take to resolve the situation. If an employee struggles to come up with a solution, have other team members offer suggestions. Encourage employees to work together towards a resolution.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
2. Identify Toxic Employees
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Toxic employees can be detrimental to the workplace. Skilled employees are 54 percent more likely to quit when they work with a toxic employee. It’s important to help managers identify these employees early-on to avoid future conflict and turnover. The different kinds of toxic employees include:
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”The Controlling Employee” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Next-1.png” alt=”Next” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Often power-hungry, and manipulative to other workers[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”The Insecure Employee” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Next-1.png” alt=”Next” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Publicly shares other workers’ vulnerabilities to feel more self-secure[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”The Employee With Personal Issues” image=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Next-1.png” alt=”Next” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”support” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#42c2cd” body_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Takes his or her emotions out on co-workers, even if the environment is a positive one[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_color=”#f6f6f6″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ max_width=”1000px” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1000px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”35px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”30px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Learn How to Manage These Types of Employees
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3. Listen to Employees Together
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]One major component of any successful conversation is proper listening skills. If your employees are disagreeing, one or both may lack the listening skills needed to successfully resolve conflicts. You can lead by example and show workers what effective listening looks like.
Encourage employees to take turns discussing the situation with you, and listen to each side of the story. Then, have each employee provide one example of how the problem could be solved. In a recent Forbes article, our CRO, Christian Valiulis discusses how you can then use these conversations to welcome conflict resolution:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”3.27.3″ max_width=”1150px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://apspayrollstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CV-headshot.png” alt=”Christian Valiulis, APS CRO” _builder_version=”4.0.4″ width=”90%” custom_margin=”91px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.26.3″ custom_css_main_element=”margin-top:auto;||margin-bottom:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” text_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Christian Valiulis
Chief Revenue Officer, APS
We have a process to welcome conflict-prone topics by using conversation capacity. This helps to break down communication barriers by allowing everyone to simply state their position, present their reasoning on the subject, and then encourage feedback and challenges to their reasoning. Through this exercise, we’re able to uncover blind spots and biases that lead to poor decision-making.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Encouraging this type of welcoming environment, will guide employees towards problem-solving ideas and commit them to resolutions. They will also have the opportunity to sharpen their listening skills.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
4. Offer Assurances
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]When addressing conflict with employees, create an environment that’s objective. The open dialogue itself might be awkward for some employees. Having a welcoming demeanor will help employees feel more comfortable during the session.
Make it clear that you will not choose sides, and you expect employees to take action towards a resolution. Assure employees you have faith in their ability to resolve the conflict. Remind them how valuable their work contributions are and how crucial it is for them to find common ground. This approach will foster a more positive work culture so employees can perform their roles successfully. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
5. Follow-Up With Employees
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When meeting with staff, remind them that the success of their entire team depends on their ability to resolve the issue. If the problem persists, disciplinary action will have to be taken to ensure the safety and comfort of their co-workers. However, if they fix the problem, praise them for their success and continue to train their team on workplace values.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
A Cohesive Culture In The Making
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A time will come when you will have to help address employee conflict. It will be easier to handle if you have an established process, and protocols in place. With a workforce trained on company values and cultural cohesiveness, your culture will continue to thrive. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]
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Sources:
5 Common Workplace Conflicts Every Small Business Will Encounter
Toxic Employees In The Workplace: Hidden Costs And How To Spot Them
The Real Cost of Workplace Conflict
Conflict Resolution In The Workplace + Workplace Conflict Statistics
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