Dealing With Employee Conflicts In A Software Company

Hi,

This is Rahul Mohite, HR of the software company. My question is, when I joined an infrastructure company, the environment was totally different; they were cooperative in every situation. But as I joined a software company, the behavior of employees is completely different. How do I manage that?

Dear Mr. Rahul,

As you mentioned your previous employment had a good environment, but the current one is not as favorable. It is a fact in many companies that some employees may not be the same, and they might not respond positively or may even try to make you uncomfortable.

If you still wish to continue with them, I suggest not dwelling on this matter and focus on your job as per your usual process. Alternatively, you could consider sharing these issues with your Managing Director to seek assistance.

I have had a similar experience, and now the situation is quite different from before; I can clearly see some changes.

Thank you.

Workplace conflicts and politics are common at most workplaces, if not all. This is mostly due to the absence of a culture of shared values, fellow feelings, and common good. It all depends upon the leadership of the organization. If the leadership is not concerned about changing it, then you have to manage in such conditions by following the principle of "what cannot be cured, shall be endured," and by being tactful in what you say and by being careful of whom to be friends with while doing your best in your job.

B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Adviser
Navi Mumbai

Every company's behavior is different. I have worked in many software development companies and found a different environment in each one. Therefore, it is essential to adapt and manage yourself according to your company's specific environment.