“Work Warfare” Costs UK Businesses £28.5 Billion a Year

  A new report from Acas  published in May 2021 found  that conflict at work costs the UK a staggering £28.5 billion a year, it’s an understatement to suggest that something needs to change. Add the financial cost to the psychological impact of ‘work warfare’ and you have a recipe for disaster, so how can we mitigate the consequences of workplace conflict? Unsurprisingly, conflict has a profound impact on our mental health (as well as our wallets), resulting in time off work, resignations and reduced productivity. The mental health impact of these scenarios is intense and far-reaching, affecting the entire workforce. It...

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3 Ways To Resolve Landlord–Tenant Disputes

tenant discussing an issue with his landlord

Landlord-tenant disputes are more common than you’d think. They’re one of the leading types of property related disagreements, and can result in some pretty nasty conflicts that may blow way out of proportion unless they’re tackled sensibly. Here are a few ways landlord-tenant disputes can be addressed. Communicate Honestly You know what they say; good communication is the foundation of every successful relationship. That applies to your relationship with your tenant/landlord as well. One major reason why conflict arises between landlords and tenants is because of poor communication between the two. The landlord may not have been clear when outlining certain building policies, may introduce...

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