There are 6 key areas of work design that, if not managed well, are associated with poor health and well-being, lower productivity and increased sickness absence.
Relationships is considered to be one of the six risk factors that can contribute to work-related stress. Promoting positive working relationships at work will help avoid conflict and deal with unacceptable behaviour. These 6 key areas are addressed as part of the HSE Management Standards. The Management Standards have been developed as a best practice approach for employers and to help reduce the levels of work-related stress at an organisational level.
Unacceptable behaviours can include bullying and harassment. Effective management of relationships at work will help ensure procedures are in place to prevent or deal with unacceptable behaviour and to report it.
That employees indicate that they are not subjected to unacceptable behaviours e.g. bullying at work and systems are in place locally to respond to any individual concerns.
