Message #73620

[officepa]

Pressures of work sometimes cause tempers to get a little frayed, disagreements start - most are resolved by a quick chat to work things out. Sometimes things fester. Managers should notice and try to sort in whatever way they feel is appropriate.  Mediators perhaps. Some people just needs a little guidance to get them back on track.

But, there are some people who find it difficult to communicate with others at times for various reasons. Some people find it hard to be assertive and speak up for themselves and would rather keep quiet even if something is annoying or upsetting them.  But when away from the office, perhaps at my awayday/teambuilding day, they felt relaxed and being in a different environment felt able to make the first move in being friendly and so it continued.

Sometimes human nature needs a gentle nudge. Nobody's perfect.

Insurance - yes, essential of course but I doubt if any company nowadays would not have this legal requirement in place.  When our HR department arranges courses for anybody, on or off site, an insurance clause is automatically on the confirmation document. This was the case at my last two companies also.