How to deal with office rivalry
Sep 20, 2009
A NUMBER of office rivalries often lead to deeply-entrenched hatred.<br>However, at times these rivalries can be prevented if steps are taken to ensure harmony in workplaces.
By Vision reporter
A NUMBER of office rivalries often lead to deeply-entrenched hatred.
However, at times these rivalries can be prevented if steps are taken to ensure harmony in workplaces.
Rose Namayanja, a psychologist, says the causes of these rivalries should be first analysed to get the best solutions.
“If the cause of the office rivalry is income disparity, then it is up to the employers, especially the human resource personnel, to ensure that employees’ salaries are kept confidential,†she points.
She adds that there is also need for the bosses to show fairness. “Bosses should not outrightly show that they favour particular employees over others to void rivalry,†Namayanja advises. She argues that if this favouritism cannot be voided, then it should be done discreetly.
She adds that there should be separation of roles in the organisation.
“Clear role description helps avoid performance-related rivalries.
“It is up to the employer to give proper job descriptions to each employee.â€
She also stresses the need to ensure teamwork so that employees learn to appreciate each other and their work.
“Teamwork leaves no room for work-related rivalry as all the players will know that they are part and parcel of the success or failure of the company or project,†Namayanja affirms.
She says office relationships are unethical and unprofessional.
“If there is rivalry arising from such relationships, then those involved should be cautioned.
“If two men are competing for a lady, when they are being reprimanded the lady in question should be present.
“If they fail to take heed, they should be fired as an example,†she says.
A NUMBER of office rivalries often lead to deeply-entrenched hatred.
However, at times these rivalries can be prevented if steps are taken to ensure harmony in workplaces.
Rose Namayanja, a psychologist, says the causes of these rivalries should be first analysed to get the best solutions.
“If the cause of the office rivalry is income disparity, then it is up to the employers, especially the human resource personnel, to ensure that employees’ salaries are kept confidential,†she points.
She adds that there is also need for the bosses to show fairness. “Bosses should not outrightly show that they favour particular employees over others to void rivalry,†Namayanja advises. She argues that if this favouritism cannot be voided, then it should be done discreetly.
She adds that there should be separation of roles in the organisation.
“Clear role description helps avoid performance-related rivalries.
“It is up to the employer to give proper job descriptions to each employee.â€
She also stresses the need to ensure teamwork so that employees learn to appreciate each other and their work.
“Teamwork leaves no room for work-related rivalry as all the players will know that they are part and parcel of the success or failure of the company or project,†Namayanja affirms.
She says office relationships are unethical and unprofessional.
“If there is rivalry arising from such relationships, then those involved should be cautioned.
“If two men are competing for a lady, when they are being reprimanded the lady in question should be present.
“If they fail to take heed, they should be fired as an example,†she says.