Returning to the workplace has some obvious outlays in terms of retro-fitting office space for social distancing and new ways of working, but what often goes unnoticed on the finance balance sheets is the significant costs simmering conflicts can have.

A recent study by the University of Sheffield estimated that workplace conflicts cost British employers £28.5 billion each year. This amounts to just over £1,000 on average for every employee and covers resignation, disciplinary…