Workplace aggression is any behaviour, be it verbal, written or physical, that leads employees to believe that their personal safety is at risk. With rising stress and job insecurity, workplace aggression is a very real problem and it’s very important to be aware if your workplace is at risk. Employees may be vulnerable to real, physical harm and even the threat of it can lead to serious consequences. Managers and
As a manager, do you feel stressed out and anxious due to having too much on your plate? According to Sydney based coaching psychologist Travis Kemp, nearly 37% of managerial executives are stressed in the workplace. Many displayed mild to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety. Tony Grant of University of Sydney, noted that stress resulted from higher expectations that led to greater work pressures. Working in a difficult or
Trust and collaboration are at the heart of any successful organisation and gossip has the potential to ruin both.Most people have been guilty of indulging in a little gossip at some point. However, gossiping can detract from performance and so also productivity. Whether it’s speculating about a co-worker’s questionable fashion choices or the boss’s new girlfriend, every workplace has its fair share of gossip. However, gossip can be incredibly damaging
