Often, all an employee needs are to be heard or given a chance to speak. If managers are prepared and deal with situations correctly, they may be resolved swiftly and successfully, which means employees are unlikely to file appeals or legal claims since they lack adequate grounds to do so.
I’ve compiled a list of top ideas for managers who are concerned about resolving employee concerns.
Encourage workers to attempt informal resolution of issues before taking official action: The first step in any grievance procedure is to address the issue informally with the individual in question. Employees can address problems and seek to resolve them in less formal settings; frequently, simply expressing dissatisfaction with someone’s behaviors is enough to prevent the behavior from continuing.
People should be treated equally and with respect: You may have your thoughts on the individual filing the grievance or the person being sued. You must keep things to yourself and provide the employee the opportunity to share their thoughts. Take the time to listen and gather information.
Stop pointing fingers: Create an accountable work atmosphere and take proactive actions to prevent a blame culture from developing. Mistakes will be made, and difficulties will develop. Encourage staff to look for solutions rather than focusing on who is to blame. Playing the “blame game” tends to amplify rather than reduce any problem.
Recognize the desired outcome of the grievance: Ask the employee who is filing a grievance, “What conclusion do you desire from this grievance?”This tends to direct their attention away from the problem and toward the solution. They are sometimes hoping for anything as basic as an apology.