Workplace relationships and work related stress

Employment cases with large pay outs or headline catching behaviour are high profile, sometimes sensational. The media excitedly focus on both the amount of compensation and the inappropriate workplace behaviour. The less high profile cases, or those that don’t make it through the employment tribunal doors should not, however, be under estimated in terms of

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Workplace behaviour that fits

Cultivating a healthy workplace doesn’t mean a loss of corporate or team identity. Characteristics unique to the way of working, such as stress at times of high pressure are inevitable. Recognising this and creating a place for open discussion can prevent a pattern of disruptive conflict.

Create a common understanding of the behaviour that is acceptable

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Using the phrase 'bullying' at work

Welcome to Opt’s first blog post.

In the course of my work I interview all types of employee about their experiences of workplace behaviour.  The disruption caused by the misuse of the term “bully” is an ongoing theme.

Misuse of the term “bully” can have a devastating effect on the organisation, individual workers

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