Workplace Bullying vs. Harassment
Understanding the Difference and Keeping Yourself Safe Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable. However, there is a big difference between conflict and bullying or harassment. When discussing harmful workplace behaviour, bullying and harassment tend to be grouped under the same definition. In reality, they are quite different in severity, their…
Formal Employee Complaints: What Not to Do
Comprehensive Advice to Guide You Through the Process It's never easy when an employee comes to you with a serious allegation towards another employee or manager in your organization. Whether it's your first time dealing with a formal employee complaint or you're searching for tips on what not to do for the future, this article will help you avoid…
Tips for Handling Formal Employee Complaints
How to Handle Formal Complaints With Care and Consideration Regardless of how in-tune you are to your workforce, conflict can arise at any moment for many different reasons. Employee complaints are a serious matter and should be handled with care, consideration, professionalism, and an unbiased approach. That's how smart business owners and…
How to Establish Trust in the Workplace
How Trust Affects Workplace Morale, Productivity, Loyalty and Ultimately Your Bottom Line When it comes to establishing trust in the workplace, Marsha Sinetar wrote, “trust is not a matter of technique, but of character; we are trusted because of our way of being, not because of our polished exteriors or our expertly crafted communications.”…
How to Transition Back to Working In-Office After a Pandemic
Avoiding Workplace Conflict After Working From Home With many businesses re-opening after several months of working from home amidst a global pandemic, many workers are finding themselves being transitioned back to working out of the office. Like with any sudden change, it can open the door for potential conflict if the transition isn’t handled…
The Key Elements of Any Successful Organizational Culture
How to Build a Strong Company Culture From the Ground Up When most people think of great company culture, ping-pong tables, ball pits, free snacks, nap rooms, and casual attire at the office typically spring to mind. But company culture goes so much deeper than just perks for employees. In this article, we will explain the importance of having a…
The Importance of Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
How Employers Can Better Support the Mental Health of Their Staff Between a global pandemic, concerns over job security, and the increasingly high cost of living, mental health is a big concern in this day and age that can affect all aspects of one’s life – including work. In this article, we will explain why promoting mental health and offering…
Effective Ways to Improve Workplace Morale
Changes You Can Make to Company Culture to Help Motivate Staff Under any circumstances, taking the time to brainstorm ways to boost workplace morale is always a smart investment. It leads to productivity, positivity, and an overall healthy environment that feels psychologically safe and comfortable for all. Looking for inspiration? We’ll highlight…