Dealing With Difficult Colleagues

So if you could speak to them in just a calm environment, perhaps have a word with them, or perhaps you could write down how they're making you feel and have a chat with them, that would be the first situation.

But if you can't, I would then go to your line manager.

If you explain to them how you're feeling then, they can also have a word with the person involved or maybe speak to both of you together and try and resolve the matter that way.

Speak To Your Human Resources Department Or Trade Union

If you feel it's a bit difficult to go to your line manager, like perhaps they're really good friends, or they've got a really close relationship, you can also speak to your human resources department or a trade union.

I'm currently with the union in my job position now.

If you're with a union, that would be another point to call.

They're very supportive and they've got a lot of experience of dealing with situations like this.

That's another place I would look at speaking to.

Every Workplace Will Have A Dignity At Work Policy

Also, a couple of things I've made notes off whilst researching for this video, is every workplace will have a dignity at work policy, especially within the NHS.

Now this outlines how people should be treated in the workplace.

I would perhaps have a look at that on your internet, on the website of where you working, perhaps up look at what policies are in place and have a read through them and just familiarise yourself with them.

And they will outline in there the best course to take.

Keep A Record

Keep a record of everything that's happened.

If it's been an ongoing thing for a while, I'd recommend perhaps keeping a little diary, just so you remember everything that's happened and you can use this then if it does get to the stage where you need to put a formal complaint in.

Speak Up For Yourself

Some other advice I'd give is obviously be aware that certain personalities do clash in the workplace.

We're all human, we're all different.

Maybe just try and be aware of that, be up front as well.

So if you're working with someone and perhaps they're being quite stern with you, telling you what to do, saying things to you, that you don't agree with them, then perhaps try to be upfront with the person and build up some resilience.

Be confident in saying, "Well, look, I'm not really happy with doing something that way, or please, can you just not speak to me in that way?".

It might get to the stage where you can say that and they might be like, "Oh my gosh, I'm really sorry. I didn't realise I was coming across in that way".

So try and speak up for yourself.

I know it's very hard to do that for some people, but if you can try, that might help solve the situation.

Think Before You Speak

Another thing I would just say to be aware of is think before you speak.

If this has been going on for a while for you and you're struggling with someone in particular, try not to let it all fester up where you might just one day say something, and you might think, "Oh my word, I wish I'd never said that".

Try to just always think about what you say to the person involved or to even other the members of staff.

I hope this video has helped you with certain situations.

And I hope if you are struggling with a difficult colleague that you do find the confidence to speak to someone, speak to a colleague, speak to your line manager, supervisor.

And like I said, if you don't feel comfortable with them, then speak to your trade union or your human resources.

They're very helpful.

And these days, people shouldn't be made to feel uncomfortable in the work place.

So I hope you manage to deal with the situation.

And if you want any more questions answered, please leave a comment below the video, I will reply.

And also please keep an eye out for future videos and take care of.