1) Unfair workloads and disparity between employees working hours
2) Gossip and rumours
3) Friendship groups and cliques
4) Preferential treatment for some staff
5) Negative attitudes towards the company
6) Salary / wage differences
7) Promotions and progression
8) Staff arrivals / departures
9) Unfair distribution of training and development opportunities
10) Extra breaks for smokers
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