Conflict management
Conflict at work can affect performance and wellbeing. Learn how to spot the signs and take positive action to support your workforce.
The value of addressing conflict at work
Relationships, along with our health, are the two greatest determinants of wellbeing in the workplace. It makes good business sense for employers to address conflict and employee relationships within their wider work on wellbeing in the workplace. Dealing with conflict positively and early can build trust and improve relationships.
Key benefits of positive conflict management at work include:
- Prevention of escalation to formal processes
- Improved employee health and wellbeing
- Increased productivity and performance
- Improved organisational resilience
Page last reviewed: 10th November 2025
