Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the US has stated that “Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”
In the workplace, when any two workers despise each other, their enmity can turn a jovial working environment into a toxic environment. The conflict between co-workers is inevitable and happens in many companies. A person can not be friends with everyone but need to be courteous and capable to work as a unit. The longer the enmity between workers remains, the more it will affect the productivity and the work environment of the company.
Managing worker conflict in a correct manner is crucial for sustaining a healthy work environment. Assuming that the conflict will vanish on its own can be risky as simple conflicts can intensify into major complexities if not dealt correctly.
So let’s have a look at some roadmaps which can help to resolve the conflict between workers and create a friendly work environment.
Lack of Communication in the Workplace
Poor communication is one of the chief causes of conflict between workers. This can be because of the differences in communication styles. Lack of communication in the office might cause workers to make inappropriate presumptions and believe in workplace rumors. This not only causes enmity but also reduces productivity and the confidence of workers.
The difference in Personalities and Temperaments
A difference in temperaments can be another reason for enmity in the workplace. Workers come from different regions with different experiences. This plays a vital part in influencing the personalities of the workers. And when the workers fail to accept or understand the diversity in the personalities of their co-workers, problems arise in the workplace.
For example, a worker with an outspoken personality may offend a co-worker who does not possess that kind of personality. This may lead to enmity in the workplace.
This is the reason why it is important to allow workers to embrace personality differences. When workers will recognize and appreciate the differences among them, they will begin to act more politely when working together. This will build a non-judgmental environment that will enhance the expression of ideas and decrease workplace enmity.
Competition in the Workplace
William Mills Wrigley Jr., an American industrialist, stated that “In business, when two people always agree, one of them is irrelevant.”
Toxic competition in the office is another cause of conflict between workers and enmity. When payroll is associated with worker’s productivity, then there can be a strong enmity between co-workers. Unhealthy competition among the workers can result in a dispute, which can create an aggressive work environment. This can also discourage communication and animates individualism among workers. An unhealthy competition creates a tense and pressure-packed environment for the workers that encourages in-fighting amongst co-workers.
Healthy competition between the workers encourages proficiency and industrious while nurturing companionship amongst them. it also adds value to the company.
Conclusion
The culture of the company is built on how the employee’s association with each other. Communicating authentically and courteously can create an environment that values honesty.
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