Employees spend most of their waking day at work – meaning that they can often spend more time with work colleagues than their own family. For this reason, facing problems at work can have a huge impact on an individual.
If issues are not dealt with quickly and effectively, a minor problem can develop into something more serious. Depending on the nature and cause of the problem, an employee may find themselves feeling stressed and anxious, and in some more extreme cases, experiencing more serious mental health issues.
Employees can often feel alone and isolated during these times, not knowing who they can turn to and what can be done about the situation. Employers should have a clear policy for dealing with such issues, by way of their grievance and disciplinary procedures.
If you are facing problems at work, such as feeling unsupported by your line manager, or if you have been the victim of bullying and harassment by your colleagues, there are some simple steps you can take:
- If possible, you can try to talk to the people involved directly and informally about the problem
- Speak to your line manager, HR or another more senior member of staff you feel comfortable with, and who may be able to help
- Keep a record of relevant events, including dates, times and a description of what happened. Keep copies of any letters, memos, emails and notes of meetings
- Raise a formal grievance in accordance with your company’s grievance procedure.
For more information and to find out how we can help you, please call our Employment Team on 0345 646 0406 or fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our Team will be in touch.