Although those of us who work in the field know how important our job is, society as a whole still does not recognize its significance. It is therefore an unwritten task of every day care supervisor to make up for that lack and ensure that staff members feel appreciated and valued for their expertise and talent. Help your staff to recognize one another's achievements by modelling this behaviour yourself. I was really at wits end and having you there made a big difference. Once you discover a problem, handle it fairly and discretely.
Staff can be acutely aware of any injustice or inequity.
If you are unfair or ignore anyone, staff members may defend one another or turn to others for support, compounding the tension and resentment. Open, honest communication is a necessity. When there are problems between two people, encourage them to talk directly to one another. If those involved find this difficult, meet with them together to help them untangle their differences. Let everyone speak, listen carefully, be objective and set measurable, concrete goals.