Today's Irish Independent highlighted that four out of five employees feel angry at their colleagues for not pulling their weight, leaving them to pick up the slack.
Three-quarters believe that when they tell their boss about their grievances, they are not listened to. These findings are the result of research by Peninsula, and is based on the replies of 341 workers.
Managing Director of Peninsula Alan Price said the survey showed the workplace was in need of some “anger management therapy”. “Working with people is bound to result in a clash of personalities somewhere along the way, but your reaction is important and if you feel included to rant and rave, then you need to take a step away and breathe,”
Peninsula often comes across cases where the employee frequently had a “moan and a groan” but never formalised their concerns about lazy or ineffective colleagues. Then one day the situation comes to a head and the employee can sometimes get involved in an altercation which may seem out of proportion to the issue. We would stress the importance of talking to management or human resources in a formal setting and expressing concerns in a non-confrontational manner.
Ensure it is a two-way conversation. Remember that all employees, including management, may well be under pressure at work. This may be the reason for their behaviour. An amicable meeting should resolve any issues, and since people spent an average of eight hours a day at work, it was important to have a working environment which does not include stress, worry or anger.
