how can i make my employees agree and understand each other and prevent them from constant arguments and envy?

Question

they always notice and comment about each other's mistakes and failures. what can i do to help them work in harmony

Answer 1

Well, I can tell you that I understand your plight on this situation. This is something that can just become a cancer to a team. I found that talking to each person individually works the best. I would pull each person aside discreetly and give them the scoop. I'd tell them that we don't have time for nonsensical bullsh*t and that cutting on others will not help you out. I'd then hold a team meeting once or twice a month and just keep everyone motivated. The key is that you have to be real with your people. Be cool, but at the same time don't take any sh*t. Remember, they are on YouR team, you're not on theirs. I had this one kid that use to question the most simple of directions. I'd say "Hey, Pasco, I need you do it THIS way from now on.", to which he'd reply "Why do we have to do it like that?" to which I'd follow with "Because I'm the f-cking Supervisor and I said so." and that would be would be that. If you be stern but cool, they'll understand.

-J.

Answer 2

Is the tension caused by uncertainty in their positions? or the company? Colleagues may feel they are competing with each other for promotions, bonus, even just simple job security. They are feeling threatened by something, or the lack of something.
Have you given each employee a Performance Feedback? Do you do this regularly so they understand their role and contribution in the company?
It could very well be the personalities of those involved. Or even just a small handful who stir the pot. As the supervisor, are you "supervising" or just the boss? Do you help or hinder production? Do you recognize a hostile work environment, if so do you have the skills/tools to address it?
Always stay professional, even when your constructive criticism is meant personally. Seek out training opportunities for everyone, make them feel important...

Answer 3

Education is the most basic thing that people should have in any institution,so educate your employees make them understand that each one of them is part and parcel of the life of your business.Moreover teach them about work problems including their personal work problems,conflicts during work and how to solve such problems hence in a way you and your employees will provide a suitable working environment that meets or exceed the expectations of your employees.You got to read business periodicals to know all information related to the subject as an employer or manager.

Answer 4

Honestly, you can't. You can't force people to get along if they don't like eachother. You can only make them coexist. With that said, you may benefit best from instating a policy that if there are negative things said or done against another employee then there will be repercussions. Either a write up or as far as termination. Your business will be more profitable and more successful if your employees are happy. You don't need negative people dragging YOUR business down.

Answer 5

You've created a culture (or allowed a culture to be created) that requires back-stabbing to get to the top. How often do you measure them and then tell them how they are doing? Do you have annual, semi-annual or quarterly reviews? Does each employee know how well (or how poorly) they are doing they're own job? Do they know what you expect of them as far as output and professionalism? Do they know how they get raises? Do they know what behavior will get them fired? Do they fully comprehend that they are at work to work and that it is not a reality TV show or soap opera?
I think if you haven't answered this questions before and implemented them, people will act like they have without guidelines of expectations.

Answer 6

Try a get together outside of work!

Humans will always have this attitude, especially when they're younger. There is usually one person at the root of it... find out who it is and have a little chat with them. If that doesn't work, fire him or her and the others should pop right into line!

Answer 7

Try 'Total Quality Management' technique. You can set up weekly meetings and get everyone involved. I have gone through this and you'd be surprise at the improvements, when everyone learns their jobs are actually easier if the all get along. It's a fantastic program.

Answer 8

It may be best to bring in an objective third party, such as a consultant, to encourage team spirit. Are your employees very young and/or immature? Have they had different levels of training? That may have something to do with it.

Answer 9

I afraid you can't "make" employees understand anything. Try explaining things in their terms and if need be; look to weed out bad apples. One person with an attitude can poison your whole operation.

Answer 10

You may want to take management seminars and apply some of the good ideas from them to your office.