An employee is speaking with a supervisor about an incident. An employee is seated at a desk in deep thought. An employee is holding the side of her face contemplating what to do.

Are You Approachable?

As we mentioned during the introduction of this module, team members are likely to report inappropriate conduct to their supervisor.

But if the team member feels that you are not approachable, or fear that you will not take appropriate action, they may just keep their concerns to themselves.

This of course is not ideal because it could lead to some seriously unfavorable outcomes, such as withdrawal, depression, loss of employment, and assault.

Let’s take a look at some things you can do to be more approachable so that you can provide the help your team members need.