| Although dealing with conflict can be something many people actively seek to avoid, new research shows that people rarely regret trying informal approaches. Last month Acas published independent research exploring how workplace conflicts are managed informally. It found that when done well and used appropriately, informal resolution offers a lot of benefits: preserving relationships reducing stress it cost less than formal procedures. Even when resolution was not achieved, people developed better communication skills for the future. Managers may feel uncertain about their skills and worry about making things worse, but the earlier a problem is tackled the less impact it will have. Don’t let lack of confidence get in the way Workplaces that are proactive in tackling issues and preventing work-related stress are more likely to: reduce absenteeism improve performance and productivity boost staff morale and motivation retain staff minimise tension and conflict between colleagues Like any other health and safety risk, employers also have a legal duty to prevent work-related stress by including it in risk assessment and acting on it. Lots of information, guidance, and training is available to help you build the confidence and skills you need. This bitesize learning can be done any time and is designed to take you through step-by-step with access to practical templates and useful resources. The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Managing Stress at Work can be done online over 2 days, or one day in-person. On successful completion, you will receive a qualification. Complisafe Stress Awareness & Management Training now available Course summary Our Stress Awareness and Management Training course is for everyone – employers, safety representatives and employees. It has been designed to take positive steps to help identify and prevent stress at work. This IOSH Approved and CPD accredited course is split into 3 easy-to-follow sections and takes just 30 minutes to complete online. Course content This course is made up of three sections: Understanding Stress Identifying Stress Reducing and Preventing Stress |
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