Team building conferences 'may be necessary to allay fears'

Date: 12/02/2010

Team building conferences may be the order of the day following revelations made in a recent survey.

IFF Research's Attitudes to Work study found that two-thirds of UK employees have seen cost-cutting measures in recent months but despite them recognising the need for changes in light of the recession, there is a conflict between employers and staff over which measures are acceptable.

Jan Shury, the joint managing director of IFF Research, spoke to HR Magazine about the survey, explaining that businesses need to consider the true impact of secondary measures taken once the initial major decisions are made.

And while both employees and their bosses agree that freezing salaries and recruitment is a positive way to go, there is a "stark contrast" in the train of thought regarding measures such as expenses or salary cuts.

The expert concluded: "Managers need to be aware of employees' opinions and where practical, talk to them about measures, if they are to protect morale and maintain a strong organisation for emerging from the recession."

Recent recommendations from the International Stress Management Association asserted that incentives and recognition of work done by employees needs to be paired with individuals taking responsibility for their work, as this avoids major bouts of stress.

Posted by David Farrior
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