In thewake of the pandemic, wewere leftwith a sense of disconnect between colleagues at work. Our own research showed over a third of UK workers feel uncomfortable voicing their stresses at work, highlighting a real lack of trust in talking openly about feelings. In fact, these relationships appeared to be a real stress-inducing factor at work, with more than 1 in 10 feeling as if disagreements with colleagues are the most stressful aspect of work. The pandemic didn’t help. It forced us to interact solely through a screen and impacted upon key work relationships we’d developed over the years. It also may have stunted some new working relationships in terms of new hires who joined during periods of remote working. What we have learnt from recent years is that the pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health. Employers, now more than ever, need to ensure all employees feel comfortable to reach out for help, regardless of role, seniority or title. So, what can be done? The answer is to rebuild and maintain strong interpersonal connections and chemistry between colleagues to create an ideal working culture where employees can openly voice their concerns, and have them addressed effectively. 61 VISION & STRATEGY www.ceotodaymagazine.com - The Key to a Positive Work Culture Team Chemistry Matt Ephgrave Managing Director at Just Eat for Business
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