SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, October 28, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Being subjected to negativity, even in small doses can have a severely detrimental effect on a business. Negativity can spread throughout a workplace like wildfire and etch away at even the most positive and driven individuals. As well as slowing productivity and effecting motivation, workplace negativity can also cause a business to lose focus, especially if the source of the negativity is a workplace disagreement which requires intervention from management.
As a result driven outsourced firm, Southampton based sales and marketing experts Bravington Capital are well aware of the potential impact of negativity in the workplace. Working on behalf of clients, the firm meet with customers directly to deliver innovative and personalised marketing campaigns which are designed to strengthen customer relationships and drive their client's sales.
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Due to their commitment to generating the best possible results for their clients Bravington Capital understand the importance of keeping positive and ensuring each individual is motivated and focused. With the fight against negativity being a major focus within their business model, Bravington Capital have shared the most common issues surrounding workplace negativity and offered their advice on how to tackle these issues.
Loss of Focus
Drama is distracting, therefore when issues arise among individuals in the workplace chances are it won't just be those directly involved who will lose focus on their jobs. Not only will management and team leaders find themselves investing time in conflict resolution, they will also have to spend a great deal of time stamping out idle gossip, all of which takes attention away from the daily tasks which keeps a business afloat.
Retention
Constant negativity can be draining on an individual's mental well-being and even have an impact on them outside of the workplace. Being surrounded by negativity can increase stress and cause an individual to feel abandoned, especially if they feel management aren't doing enough to resolve the underlying issues. Many individuals see the only way out as to leave a business, which can have a serious impact on a business's retention. In the long-term, this reduced rate of retention can lead to a business developing a poor reputation as an unhappy place to work which can slow recruitment potential.
Solutions
At the first rumble of negativity, management should make it a priority to meet with their workforce and learn about any issues effecting morale. Promoting an open door policy where individuals' feel able to talk through issues is vital to nipping negativity in the bud. Improving internal relationships can also help, by creating a stronger sense of togetherness and breaking down the barriers created across different departments. Holding regular training sessions and retreats, or even organising events away from the workplace can decrease workplace stress and help to build a new and inclusive company culture.
Bravington Capital is an outsourced sales firm which specialises in generating quality leads for their clients through innovative marketing campaigns. For more information Follow @BravingtonCap on Twitter and Like them on Facebook.
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