When a diverse group of individuals interact with one another in the workplace, conflicts are bound to occur and employee complaints are virtually inevitable. In this course supervisors will learn how to effectively recognize, respond to, and report workplace complaints and explore best practice methods to prevent complaints before they become a problem
According to HR Acuity’s 2023 report, over 58% of employees reported that workplace grievances were ignored or mishandled, which affected their morale, productivity, and retention. Our Complaints Handling Training helps supervisors respond with empathy, professionalism, and clarity, turning tough conversations into real solutions.
Build real-world resolution skills with our step-by-step modules:
Grasp the purpose and importance of proper management
Cost Of Poor Handling
Eliminate the risks of ignoring or mishandling employee concerns.
Flag valid issues early and accurately before they escalate.
Build skills to communicate clearly and take confident action on employee issues.
Master when, what, and how to document them while maintaining professionalism and compliance.
Ensure employees feel safe speaking up by understanding the policies and leadership behavior that prevent backlash.
Reinforce learning through short scenario-based questions.
Demonstrate expertise with practical tips you can apply immediately in your supervisory role.
With unresolved workplace conflict costing American companies $359 billion a year, effective grievance handling isn’t optional; it’s a critical leadership skill. Its advantages are:
Get step-by-step instructions to master difficult conversations with confidence.
Adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements to safeguard your organization.
Create clear procedures that convey fairness, respect, and steady leadership.
Created by experienced instructors to ensure accuracy, relevance, and quality.
Compliant with HR best practices and guidelines.
Learn with the help of real scenarios to meet any challenges at work.
Access training even in your busy schedule, anytime, anywhere.
Get your certification downloaded after completing the quiz.
Get 24/7 support for technical issues, course questions, and training assistance.
This course is perfect for:
Team leads and supervisors
Managers overseeing staff or client relations
HR professionals provide guidance and escalation
Frontline leaders in customer-facing roles
Anyone responsible for handling complaints professionally
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What are the 5 stages of complaint handling?
The five stages of complaint handling:
Intake—receive and log the complaint.
Investigation—collect facts objectively.
Resolution—decide on fair outcomes.
Communication—convey decisions respectfully.
Follow-Up—review and close the complaint.
What are the four types of complaints?
Supervisors should recognize these 4 types of key complaints in the workplace:
Informal service complaints
Formal grievances
Policy breaches
Whistleblowing or protected disclosures
What are the 6 core principles of complaint handling?
The principles of complaint handling include being accessible, responsive, transparent, respectful, objective, and accountable. LeanTastic’s complaint-handling training helps apply these principles in real-world scenarios, reducing risk and reinforcing a culture of fairness.
What are the 7 steps to handle a guest complaint?
Listen actively
Acknowledge the issue
Apologize sincerely
Clarify specifics
Take immediate corrective action
Offer a solution or remedy
Follow up to ensure satisfaction