Introduction
Relationships with managers, peers and colleagues can positively and negatively affect the way we feel, they can be important sources of support, but they can also be sources of stress. Wherever groups of people work together, it is likely that some conflict will arise from time to time. However, conflict only becomes a problem if it remains unresolved and escalates.
Resources
If working relationships is an area that is concerning you, have a look at the following resources to see what could help.
If a relationship is leading to tension and conflict, this guide to managing workplace conflict and this article summarising various conflict-resolving styles might be useful
Take some time to read Mental Health: how can I help my colleagues? if you feel it would be valuable to have a conversation with someone about their mental health
Exploring this communication skills e-learning course will provide you with plenty of helpful tips
Giving timely and effective feedback is an important skill for managing relationships, assess your feedback skills to see if there are any areas you would like to develop
Consider which feedback model or method will help you give effective feedback
If you are finding it a challenge to have a conversation have a look through this range of resources to help you manage the trickier aspects of having a conversation
Everyone has times when they feel emotional at work, here are some tips to help you manage your emotions effectively
Here is some guidance for building effective working relationships