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Both alcohol and drugs can cause poor performance and anti-social behaviour.
Everybody has the right to be treated with dignity at work. Workplace bullying is intimidating or persecuting a person or group of employees, which results in the victims’ performance being undermined. Bullying can take many forms including open aggression, threats, shouting, abuse, ridicule, excessive supervision, and constant criticism.
According to The Mental Health Foundation one in four people suffer mental health problems; unfortunately the subject remains taboo. Mental health, which includes stress, covers diagnosable psychological disturbances including acute agitation, depression, anxiety disorders, manic depression and schizophrenia.
One of the most sensitive issues that line managers have to deal with is the problem of unpleasant body odours or bad breath. Matters tend to come to light following complaints from other members of the team, who may have tried and failed to resolve the issue themselves. The problem needs to be tackled promptly rather than ducking the issue.
Dealing with under achieving staff is one of the most difficult management responsibilities. One employee’s sub-standard work can affect the whole team, leading to resentment, lack of motivation and productivity and even to resignations.
There are many religions represented in our multi-cultural society. Respecting another’s religious beliefs is covered by regulations introduced in 2003.