Co-worker Conflict: What do you do when you don’t get along with a co-worker?
Having to deal with conflict at work can be tough and make your work unbearable. When your work environment is tough, it takes any enjoyment out of it and you come home exhausted.
I tend to deal with it by discussing it with the person. If that does not work, I will talk to my direct report and see how we can resolve the conflict if possible. I think it is important to include your direct report in the resolution of it, as it makes them aware of the situation and may be able to assist in some way.
I will talk in confidence to my good friend and bounce ideas off of her to help assist with the issues at hand.
I do not gossip or tell others about it – that only adds fuel to the fire, if it gets back to the person you have the conflict with.
Ignoring it is not really an option as it will not go away.
Here are different articles and points of view on dealing with co-worker conflict.
https://www.bustle.com/articles/103025-8-ways-to-handle-a-conflict-with-a-coworker
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/dealing-with-difficult-people-at-work-1917903
Questions to Ponder:
How do you deal with conflict?
Does it work?
