Because of this, it is important to address it at the first appropriate moment. The sooner the better. Unresolved conflicts cost companies enormous amounts of money, productivity and worker satisfaction. In Time Management we learn that the number one waster of time is preoccupation. Look for a lack of communication.
Conflict inhibits teams, causes barriers to communication, and always, a loss in productivity.
Look for unexplainable customer withdrawals. Whether in person or on the phone, customers somehow pick up on conflict. In some cases it results in poorer service, in others a loss of the customer. Your enjoyment of your job also decreases when conflicts are not resolved. It can be hard to come to work.