Effective from 23 December 2020, the new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work (S.I. No. 674/2020 “the code”) provides employers with fresh legal direction on what constitutes workplace bullying and what employers are expected to do when presented with allegations of bullying.
Read moreThe most effective leaders do these 5 things when conflict arises
They say diamonds are made under pressure. Well, amazing leaders too. And that pressure often comes in the form of interpersonal conflict.
“Managing conflict can be a tricky thing. Leaders must act responsibly to be respected and confront conflict head-on. Acting responsibly in the face of conflict is a sign of a great leader,” says executive coach, best-selling author and host of the WholeCEO podcast Lisa Goldenthal.
Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace: Ways to Tackle Intergenerational Conflict
Nowadays, the workforce has become very diverse, not just in terms of culture, gender, and ethnicity but also in age. With the emergence of such changes in the employees’ demographics, the workplace scene today is made up of three or sometimes four different generations:
Traditionalists
Baby boomers
Generation X
Millennial
People who belong to ages 15 to 24 make up almost 20% of the world population, and they account for 15% of the global workforce. Each of these age groups grew up experiencing various events contributing to their perception of work and values.
Read moreWorkplace Mediation - 7 Tips for Better Outcomes
Workplace mediation presents a number of challenges for parties and employers that may not be present in more “commercial” disputes where legal claims are involved.
In the workplace, disputes and relationship breakdowns can range from apparently minor frictions to issues of alleged bullying and discrimination capable of escalating into legal claims.
Read moreHow to Resolve Personality Conflicts in the Workplace
Understanding personality conflicts in the workplace is important for managers and employees alike to ensure disputes or frustrations with others are not impeding the team’s ability to remain engaged and productive. Different personalities can clash regardless of the situation. Add in work stress, deadlines, and the day-to-day struggles of work, and these clashes can escalate quickly.
Read moreEEOC Announces Extension of Act Mediation Pilot
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced that it was extending the pilot program that expanded opportunities to voluntarily resolve charges through mediation through Sept. 30, 2021.
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