ACAS have just published a report, “Estimating the Costs of the Workplace Conflict”. In this report it estimates that workplace conflict costs UK employers £28.5bn every year, this equates to just over £1,000 on average for every employee. The Top 3 costs are Resignation, Disciplinary dismissals and sickness absence.
Failure by employers to handle conflict early and poor conflict management is very costly for businesses, however, we can provide you with a number of solutions!
?Hands on HR support as and when you need it ensuring that issues can be nipped in the bud with expert advice.
?Inhouse bespoke training such as Handling Difficult Conversations training. This will enable line managers to have the relevant skills to be able to manage conflict efficiently and effectively.
?Workplace mediation. Our trained and qualified mediators can reduce the likelihood of a situation escalating to a costly employment tribunal claim!
Do you want to be ahead of the game? Get in touch today and save on unnecessary business costs!
