Anger always comes from frustrated expectations. When you expect something and do not get it, anger surfaces.
Mounting temper gives rise to negative thoughts which restricts you from thinking logically or wisely. A solution to a problem cannot be drafted when your mind is unstable.
Infuriation also has contravening effect on other employees. It spoils the environment they are working in and has a lasting impression hence the concentration level of other employees decreases. You may lose respect or even your job when in an outraged mood.
To decipher the dispute or complication, the reasons due to which anger emerges should be recognized. Unfair office politics or favoritism is one of the major reasons for dispute. When your work is not appreciated despite of toiling day in and day out, your efforts go wasted. And at the same time if another employee is given rewards though you might be the deserving candidate, then jealousy creeps in.
Harassing or over loading work on a particular employees shoulder seems unfair. Hence harmonious distribution of duties is compelling for swift performance and it avoids clashes. Contumely in front of co-employees is also unnecessary. It pinches the employee and can have drastic effects. Comprehend but in a subtle manner and not in front of a crowd.
When the employee’s basic needs are not met with, it leads to annoyance. Cutting their wages, not providing them with adequate resources to work efficiently, not appreciating their high performance or taking away their credits can arouse anger. Thus if an employee is contributing towards your company, it is the companies duty to give returns.
Confrontation is the most effective way of tackling anger. It is true that when you are angry you might not take in suggestions. But it is still important to convey to the person your point of view. A guideline can be set by the company against acrimonious behaviour.
Alternative choices like implementation of a stress buster zone where you can listen to music or divert your mind can be beneficial. You have a tendency to blame others when ferocious. This would only mount disputes hence it is better to first attain stability and then try to seek a solution.
If the company can tackle each issue individually then the employee feels that his opinion matters and his presence is valuable. In a prodigious organization, solving each issue could be feverish hence the human resource department should look into such matters and find ways to amend it.
Anger can be controlled as it breeds a negative influence and its effects can be delirious.
-Arti Bakshi
"Human Resource- A Magazine For The Discerning Professional
www.humanresource.net.in
