Communication in simplest term can be defines as the sending and receiving of the message between human beings and is a process of meaningful interaction among them. However, there are various factors which act as a hindrance for it to work smoothly. Language barriers among people due to regional or national difference act as a barrier in exchanging the thoughts and ideas between them. There are differences among people with respect to their age, gender, education; personal experience, values and priorities and this sometimes act as a major barrier.

The individual barriers to the process of communication include style, halo effect, defensiveness, selective perception and poor attention and retention. For an organization its work, culture, climate, the internal policies and regulations, and inadequate facilities affect the communication within the organization. The interpersonal barrier to communication which the employer face are lack of trust in employees, their different experiences, lack of time for employees, exercising too much authority, information overload and the lack of consideration for the needs of the employees.

The employees on the other hand hinder the communication process when they are not motivated enough and are scared of being penalized for their mistake and when they do not share a good relationship with their employers. Attitudinal problems which arise due to the rift with the employees in the organization are a result of limited mental and physical ability; misunderstandings and grapevine are also a major stumbling block to the communication process.

The accuracy and the clarity of the communication are also hampered if the communication is of longer duration or the selected medium is not suitable. However, these barriers can always be overcome with a little effort to enhance the communication process.