Posted By: Daniela Tancau, July 31, 2026
What to Do When Two Team Members Don't Get Along
The situation when two team members don’t get along is common and can be found in many workplaces. Some team leaders stay away from these team members’ arguments and disagreements, some intervene only in some cases, and others go all in and take action to resolve the issue.
Why Team Leaders Should Get Involved in Resolving These Situations
Constant tensions between team members affect not only them, but can also impact the quality of their work and the work environment.
The quality of their work may be affected because being stressed or upset due to a problematic work relationship lowers their focus and attention on the work they need to do.
Then, the work environment is affected because those who witness their interactions and discussions are exposed to these tensions. Their emotional state can be influenced by them.
Another aspect to consider is that if people see that the two employees are left to resolve their issues on their own, they may think that they will not receive any support if they find themselves in a similar position.
Because the misunderstanding between the two employees happens in the context of their work relationships, whether those two employees work together or not, it’s also the company’s issue.
Taking care of this issue not only benefits the two members but also the company. Conversely, allowing the issue to persist will not affect not only the two people involved but also the company in terms of work environment, work results, employee motivation, and the physiological safety of employees.
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Posted By: Daniela Tancau
Daniela Tancau is an HR consultant, trainer, coach, and founder of Improve Work company. She has over seventeen years of experience in the human resources field. Her expertise lies primarily in online programs and courses aimed to increase employee motivation, develop team leadership skills, employee communication, and much more.
