Every business has a code encouraging employees to exercise their judgement in favour of the organisation’s interests. A conflict of interest occurs when an employee performs an action or takes a decision that instead favours his or her own personal interests. These conflicts can be intentional, yet may also occur due to unintentional biases that impact decision-making. Employers and managers should be well aware of these situations as they by
Every employer strives to create and nurture a healthy environment that encourages employees to work at their best. However, the mix of different personalities, clashing egos and dysfunctional relationships often result in acrimonious disagreements. While healthy differences of opinions can result in exchange of ideas and innovation, persistent conflict can detract from productivity and employee wellbeing. Daily conflicts and disagreements are usually minor and people get past those very easily.
Every workplace has its ethics and it can be challenging to ride a fine line between acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. In a few places, even sitting with your feet on your desk can get you fired. Although definitions of misconduct can vary across workplaces and the rules are different, there are certain broad categories of misconduct that are widely accepted as a norm. It’s very important for managers and employers
