Q: As employees are returning to in-person work in the office, I am noticing an increase in workplace conflict. What can I do to minimize disruptions and foster a positive workplace?
A: Employers may find that employees need to reacclimate to the workplace environment as employees return to the workplace after working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some workplaces are experiencing an increase in improper workplace behavior, interpersonal conflicts and performance issues. The COVID-19 pandemic, the accompanying lockdowns, and working from home have taken their toll on individuals in many ways. Employers should help employees during the transition back to an in-person workplace by acknowledging the challenges of COVID-19 but also reminding everyone of the workplace expectations, such as the expectations regarding job performance and interactions with other employees.
Improper behavior in the workplace can range from the unwanted to the unlawful. Certainly, unlawful actions, such as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are improper behavior and are not acceptable in the workplace. But, improper behavior can also include other types of disruptive behaviors such as bullying, yelling, gossiping, tardiness, uncooperativeness, sabotaging or mocking others, fighting, and dishonesty. While these examples may not always rise to an unlawful level, they can nevertheless run afoul of an employer’s code of conduct.
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