How to Make a Complaint About a Colleague
- 1). Write down the problems. Keep a record of times, dates and witnesses. Record the facts. Remove any reference to your emotions in the documentation.
- 2). Talk to someone in human resources. Ask about the official procedure for lodging a complaint against another employee. Bring your documentation with you.
- 3). Talk to your supervisor. Human resources may request that you speak to your supervisor first. Frame the issue as a business problem, not a personal one. Let the supervisor make a copy of the documentation, but keep the originals for yourself.
- 4). Schedule a meeting to discuss the problem with your colleague. Let your supervisor or someone from human resources lead the discussion. Although you might become emotional about your concerns, stick to the facts when discussing the issue.
- 5). Come to a resolution. Write down the proposed resolution on the complaint document. Depending on the problem, you may need to make some concessions. Your colleague may have legitimate reasons for their actions. Be willing to listen and be open to making changes to your own behavior.
- 6). Follow up with your supervisor and human resources. Let them know if the proposed resolution is working.
