If one worker’s actions impacts another worker or team, then the impacted worker can find a diplomatic way to discuss it, writes Lisa Rabasca Roepe, a Forbes contributor.
“Explain how their behavior lands on you, and discuss the impact of their behavior on you and the work team,” says Jane Lowenstein, a partner at JanBara & Associates, a leadership development company. “It may be uncomfortable to begin this discussion, but if you present how the situation impacts you as opposed to criticizing the other person, you may have great success in resolving the trouble.”
If you have an issue with your boss, never turn to HR and gripe, says Nancy Halpern, principal at KNH Associates, which focuses on leadership development and communications coaching. “Gather your courage and sit down with your boss when you're not emotional,” Halpern says. “Be honest about what isn't going well for you and offer a few suggestions about how you can make it better before you criticize him or her.”
Two other areas to avoid running to HR for include not being happy with a particular work assignment and for questions related to work performance and your future at the firm.