Office dynamics can be one of the greatest causes of conflict. People work together 8 hours a day on average. We weren’t built to get along with everyone all the time and sometimes we grate on each other often unintentionally. We are all different. We have all been brought up in different environments in different cultures with different values. That doesn’t necessarily mean our way is right and everyone else is wrong. For example, someone who has grown up in a large family w

SME Magazine By Nicole Posner, 22nd February 2018 Conflict costs, emotionally and financially. It can cause stress, ill health and absenteeism affecting morale and productivity and ultimately, your company’s bottom line. So what might be the key causes of conflict and how can you prevent them from costing your business money? Change and transition are natural byproducts of a growing business. Some members of your team might embrace the restructure with enthusiasm and view it

HR Magazine Nicole Posner, OCTOBER 16, 2017 ​ Are employees refusing to engage in mediation before tribunals out of fear? ​ In July the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to scrap the employment tribunal fee regime. The ruling claimed it was unfair and unlawful and denied employees access to the justice system if they were unable to afford the tiered fee structure, in some cases of up to £1,200. This will now be ‘game on’ for employees to push ahead with a claim where pre