{"id":13600,"date":"2023-12-19T09:15:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=13600"},"modified":"2023-12-19T09:15:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T09:15:59","slug":"workplace-conflict-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/workplace-conflict-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"41+ Latest Workplace Conflict Statistics, Trends and Resolutions [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know <strong>conflict sparks innovation<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to OPP, <strong>1 in 10 workers<\/strong> credits conflict for sparking innovative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also <strong>builds understanding, with 41%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conflict highlights where relationships and processes can improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the path is rarely smooth, as most employees face regular tensions at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore this data on workplace challenges to find hidden empowerment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-workplace-conflict-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Workplace Conflict Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conflict-occurrence-across-organizations\">Conflict Occurrence Across Organizations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-true-cost-of-conflict\">The True Cost of Conflict<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#primary-triggers-behind-disputes\">Primary Triggers Behind Disputes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-practices-in-conflict-resolution\">Best Practices in Conflict Resolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-workplace-conflict-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Workplace Conflict Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPP research: workplace conflict costs companies <strong>$359 billion annually<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the U.S.,<strong>385 million working days were lost <\/strong>due to conflict at work. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per ACAS, corporations spend nearly <strong>\u00a33,000 per person involved in a conflict<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, <strong>27% of workplace conflicts<\/strong> resulted in personal insults or attacks. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>33% of the causes of conflict <\/strong>is due to overwhelming workloads without sufficient support. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen Z experiences conflict <strong>once a week<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to The University of Oklahoma, <strong>managers spend 25% of their time<\/strong> resolving conflicts. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conflict-at-work-employees-1024x427.png\" alt=\"*% of employees are constantly dealing with conflict at work\" class=\"wp-image-13608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conflict-at-work-employees-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conflict-at-work-employees-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conflict-at-work-employees-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/conflict-at-work-employees.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conflict-occurrence-across-organizations\">Conflict Occurrence Across Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How often do <strong>workplace conflicts<\/strong> boil over?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data says a striking <strong>85% of staff face workplace conflicts<\/strong> to some degree \u2013 with over 25% witnessing arguments turn personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ripple effects show as managers<strong> lose 25% of time <\/strong>mediating disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the vast majority grapple with persistent tensions across organizational lines, businesses must dedicate resources to defuse arguments and open communication channels to drive productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gen-z-sees-conflicts-over-once-a-week\">Gen Z sees conflicts over once a week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As <strong>Gen Z<\/strong> enters management roles over the next 5-10 years, their expectations around communication styles and work arrangements could clash dramatically with older generations. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-of-uk-employees-see-conflict-as-a-regular-occurrence\">26% of UK employees see conflict as a regular occurrence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While<strong> 20% of leaders<\/strong> shared the same sentiment, <strong>over one-third had encountered interpersonal conflicts<\/strong>, ranging from occasional isolated incidents to persistent problematic relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <strong>15% reported experiencing bullying<\/strong>, while 8% encountered instances of harassment. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"according-to-the-cpp-27-witnessed-conflict-turned-to-personal-attacks\">According to the CPP 27% witnessed conflict turned to personal attacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the workplace,<strong> 27% of individuals have observed conflicts<\/strong> escalate into personal attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When tensions rise, a quarter of people opt to avoid meetings altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, <strong>29% attribute disputes to unclear roles<\/strong> and responsibilities. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"managers-spend-too-much-time-putting-out-fires\">Managers spend too much time putting out fires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Oklahoma estimates that <strong>managers spend around 25% of their time mediating disputes<\/strong> \u2013 time taken away from more strategic priorities. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"office-based-employees-often-link-conflict-to-inadequate-communication\">Office-based employees often link conflict to inadequate communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PR Newswire delves into <strong>conflict variations among in-office, remote, and hybrid workers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-office staff blame<strong> conflict on miscommunication more (56%) than hybrid (47%)<\/strong> or remote (36%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid workers cite transparency most (32% vs 17-18%). [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to CPP, <strong>85% of employees experience workplace conflict<\/strong> to some degree &#8211; with 8% dealing with it constantly. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers asked how frequently they deal with conflict at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/employees-expierience-conflict-1024x768.png\" alt=\"do employees experience conflict at work\" class=\"wp-image-13616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/employees-expierience-conflict-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/employees-expierience-conflict-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/employees-expierience-conflict-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/employees-expierience-conflict.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-true-cost-of-conflict\">The True Cost of Conflict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know <strong>workplace conflicts cost a lot of money<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, it <strong>drains around $359 billion<\/strong> due to decreased productivity and causes about 10% of project failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK alone, <strong>it exceeds \u00a328.5 billion annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conflict at work leads to more absenteeism and personal attacks<\/strong>, which contributes to these high costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When managers spend time trying to solve these issues, it distracts them from important tasks and can harm a company&#8217;s innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring these conflicts could lead to bigger problems for businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unresolved-workplace-conflicts-are-costing-us-billions\">Unresolved workplace conflicts are costing us billions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like dropping a stone in a pond, the ripple effects of conflicts left unaddressed spread wide, sinking productivity and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hours-lost-due-conflict-1024x427.png\" alt=\"2 hours per week are lost due to conflict\" class=\"wp-image-13617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hours-lost-due-conflict-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hours-lost-due-conflict-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hours-lost-due-conflict-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hours-lost-due-conflict.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, unresolved disputes <strong>cost companies $359 billion annually in lost productivity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s <strong>2 hours<\/strong> of distracted, stress-filled tension per employee each week. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This translates to<strong> 385 million lost working days<\/strong> in the United States alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <strong>10% of workers attribute entire project failures to mismanaged conflicts<\/strong>, highlighting the costs in terms of missed innovation opportunities. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we realize every tension presents a choice point for understanding rather than reacting, more collaborative resolutions can ripple outward instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"per-acas-the-estimated-cost-of-conflict-at-work-is-28-5-billion-2\">Per ACAS, the estimated cost of conflict at work is \u00a328.5 billion [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This translates to an average of \u00a31,028 for each UK employee annually, and <strong>nearly \u00a33,000 (\u00a32,939) per person involved in a conflict<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Estimated costs of workplace conflict<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Annual cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cost of resignation, absence, presenteeism<\/td><td>\u00a314.7 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of informal resolution<\/td><td>\u00a30.25 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost formal procedure<\/td><td>12.8 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost of Litigation<\/td><td>0.77 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total cost of conflict<\/td><td>28.5 billion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-have-observed-conflicts-leading-to-sickness-or-absenteeism-among-employees\">25% have observed conflicts leading to sickness or absenteeism among employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, more than a quarter of employees <strong>(27%) have experienced workplace disagreements<\/strong> that resulted in personal insults or attacks. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/work-conflict-employee-impact.png\" alt=\"impact of workplace conflict to employee\" class=\"wp-image-13612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/work-conflict-employee-impact.png 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/work-conflict-employee-impact-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/work-conflict-employee-impact-768x864.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"primary-triggers-behind-disputes\">Primary Triggers Behind Disputes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-personality-conflict-1024x427.png\" alt=\"personality differences drive nearly half of conflicts\" class=\"wp-image-13613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-personality-conflict-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-personality-conflict-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-personality-conflict-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-personality-conflict.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, taking this compassionate path first requires knowing common pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asked to reflect on their own experiences, employees revealed frequent triggers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>49%<\/strong>: Clashes between <strong>personalities or egos<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>38%<\/strong>: Workplace <strong>stress<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>33%<\/strong>: <strong>Overwhelming workload<\/strong> without sufficient support [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29%<\/strong>: <strong>Inadequate leadership<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26%<\/strong>: <strong>Dishonesty<\/strong> or lack of transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23%<\/strong>: <strong>Issues related to line managers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>22%<\/strong>: <strong>Unclear job roles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21%<\/strong>: <strong>Confusion<\/strong> about accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>18%<\/strong>: <strong>Conflicting values<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16%<\/strong>: <strong>Poor team composition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15%<\/strong>: Prohibited topics, like<strong> inappropriate relationships<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14%<\/strong>: <strong>Problems<\/strong> with performance management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>13%<\/strong>: Instances of <strong>harassment or bullying<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10%<\/strong>: Perceived <strong>discriminatory practices<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While some triggers relate more to personal styles, many tie back to company culture and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opportunity for coaching empathy, open communication, and managing stress exists at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-practices-in-conflict-resolution\">Best Practices in Conflict Resolution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>good news<\/strong> is that with awareness and commitment, productive responses can outshine knee-jerk reactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees illuminated several preferred management approaches for conflict resolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-conflict-resolution.png\" alt=\"conflict resolution preferred by employees\" class=\"wp-image-13614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-conflict-resolution.png 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-conflict-resolution-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/workplace-conflict-resolution-768x864.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>42% favored more informal yet candid one-on-one discussions<\/strong> to air concerns transparently. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40% voted for leaders to step in as mediators<\/strong> when disputes between teams run high leveraging their broader vantage point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <strong>40% suggested providing clearer guidelines <\/strong>regarding expected codes of conduct. Even subtle confusion over ownership norms fractures working relationships and trust. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these manager-driven strategies rely heavily on the bedrock of trust established through consistent, two-way communication long before tensions emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees emphasized this relationship foundation holds the key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>39% pointed to managers setting an example<\/strong> by exhibiting unity-focused behaviors themselves [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29% underscored leaders avoiding ego-driven decisions<\/strong> which can exacerbate tensions unnecessarily [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The optimistic outlook persists, with only<strong> 6% of employees expressing doubt<\/strong> in management\u2019s ability to improve conflict responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This suggests ample runway exists for organizations to pursue preventative measures proactively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United in understanding, we can transform trying workplace growing pains into progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workplace-conflict-fa-qs\">Workplace Conflict FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-often-do-employees-face-conflict-at-work\">How often do employees face conflict at work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A striking <strong>85% of employees <\/strong>deal with some degree of conflict at work, with Gen Z experiencing disputes over once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-most-common-conflict-in-the-workplace\">What is the most common conflict in the workplace?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personality clashes and communication breakdowns are the most frequently cited causes of workplace conflict. <strong>49% of professionals cite clashing egos and personalities as triggers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-resolve-conflicts\">How do you resolve conflicts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intervention<\/strong>. Early intervention is key.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong>. Address issues head-on through open and compassionate dialogue before relationships sustain permanent damage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership Training<\/strong>. Seek mediation or conflict resolution training as needed to equip teams with the skills to handle tense conversations productively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-conflict-cost-companies-per-year\">How much does conflict cost companies per year?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Globally, the price tag exceeds $359 billion annually<\/strong> from decreased productivity and innovation losses. In the UK, it surpasses \u00a328.5 billion per year &#8211; \u00a32,939 per employee enmeshed in disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-upside-of-workplace-conflict\">What is the upside of workplace conflict?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While often stressful, <strong>1 in 10 associates credit conflict for sparking innovative ideas<\/strong>. 41% say it drove greater understanding between teams by highlighting areas for relationship and process improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While conflicts spark inevitable tension, their <strong>hidden opportunity<\/strong> lies in revealing where collaboration can deepen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By pinpointing common triggers often tied to processes and culture in addition to <strong>personal overload<\/strong>, we take the first step from reaction to response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing roadblocks directly yet compassionately, especially with <strong>leadership modeling<\/strong>, conflict can forge resilience and unity rather than division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There lies the upside to these uncomfortable yet necessary growing pains in <strong>working together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further intriguing statistics, facts and trends, we invite you to explore our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CPP. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themyersbriggs.com\/-\/media\/f39a8b7fb4fe4daface552d9f485c825.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Workplace conflict and how businesses can harness it to thrive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACAS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/estimating-the-costs-of-workplace-conflict-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Estimating the costs of workplace conflict<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OPP. <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.themyersbriggs.com\/-\/media\/10e61ce66e29407080ef0caf9f3dc846.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">celebrating the effective management of conflict at work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMOE. <a href=\"https:\/\/cmoe.com\/blog\/workplace-conflict-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Workplace Conflict: Statistics That Reveal Its Cost<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bryant Digital Repository. <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.bryant.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1045&amp;context=honors_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Future of the Workforce Depends on Generation Z<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Oklahoma. <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.ou.edu\/employees\/career-development\/resolving-conflicts-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Resolving Conflicts at Work: Employee Information<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PR Newswire. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/new-research-time-spent-on-workplace-conflict-has-doubled-since-2008-301652771.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New Research: Time Spent on Workplace Conflict Has Doubled Since 2008<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know conflict sparks innovation? According to OPP, 1 in 10 workers credits conflict for sparking innovative ideas. 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