Employee–Manager Conflict Turning into POSH Threat: How to Respond
Any organisation will have instances of conflict between its employees and management. In some cases, these conflicts will rise to the level of threats of filing cases for POSH. In recent years, false harassment claims in the workplace have made it a necessity for HR departments to tread very carefully, without completely negating the actual grievances. The real challenge for HR in this case is managing the conflict in a manner that is in line with the laws and organisational values. Understanding the Root Cause of the Conflict Before taking any steps in the matter, it is important for HR departments to understand the cause of the conflict. Conflicts in the workplace, which lead to threats of filing cases for POSH, are often due to issues unrelated to harassment, such as: ● Performance issues ● Miscommunication issues ● Issues of authority and responsibili...