Workplace conflict is a common occurrence in businesses, affecting both productivity and the overall work environment. On average, employees spend about 2.8 hours each week dealing with conflict. It might not sound like much, but it adds up to an astonishing ₹29,500 billion in paid hours yearly, time and money which could have been invested in driving growth and fostering positive relationships. Translated into workdays, we are looking at 385 million days spent each year dealing with conflict.
In other words, every month, employees spend the equivalent of one full day handling disagreements instead being productive. Over a year, this adds up to 2-1/2 weeks spent on conflict instead of positive work. The magnitude of the Problem increases as workplace conflict impacts more than monetary loss on account of lost productivity. It leads to decreased morale, increased stress levels, and lower job satisfaction, resulting in an overall dip in productivity, disengaged employees and increased attrition rates.
Is there a way that businesses can effectively manage and mitigate workplace conflicts?
Read our full blog, where Executive Coaching Dubai discusses some easy-to-implement practical solutions to turn the tide on workplace conflict and create a more harmonious and productive work environment.