Latest Research: Why Mediation Is More Cost-Effective Than Litigation
In the face of an increasingly complex legal environment, individuals and organisations alike are considering alternatives to traditional courtroom battles. Long viewed as the default method for resolving disputes, litigation is no longer the uncontested …
A Post-Mediation Action Plan Template for Managers
Understanding how to effectively manage workplace conflicts through mediation is a vital leadership skill. Mediation offers a structured framework where disputing parties can express their views, explore the underlying issues, and reach a mutually agreeable …
10 Red Flags That Suggest You Need Mediation (Not Just Coaching)
When interpersonal conflict becomes a consistent feature of your professional or personal environment, and conversations keep circling around the same issues without resolution, this can indicate a deeper, ingrained problem. Coaching is often aimed at …
Workplace Mediation Readiness Checklist for Employers
Workplace dynamics can be complex, and interpersonal disputes or conflicts are sometimes inevitable, despite the best intentions. Left unchecked, these disputes may lead to reduced productivity, lowered morale, and even costly legal claims. Mediation has …
How One Tech Company Used Mediation to Prevent Key Talent Loss
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive tech industry, retaining top talent is not just an HR concern; it’s a business imperative. Skilled developers, seasoned engineers, and visionary product managers can differentiate between a company’s ascent …
From Grievance to Growth: A Real-World Mediation Success in Healthcare
Disagreements in the workplace are inevitable, especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare. When stress levels run high and the stakes are life-altering, even small miscommunications can trigger significant discord. One such disagreement arose between a …
Case Study: Mediation Resets a Toxic Manager–Employee Dynamic
In the modern workplace, conflict between managers and employees can severely hinder productivity, morale, and performance. While some disagreements are a natural part of organisational life, prolonged or repeated clashes—especially when rooted in toxic behaviour—can …
How to Identify When Mediation Is Better Than Formal Grievance Procedures
Workplace conflict is an inevitable part of organisational life. As diverse individuals work together towards shared goals, differing perspectives, communication styles, cultural backgrounds and personal values can occasionally clash. While not all conflict is destructive, …
How to Facilitate a Post-Mediation Check-In With Your Team
Workplace disputes, while often inevitable, can significantly disrupt team dynamics, productivity, and morale. Mediation offers a structured and non-adversarial avenue for resolving such conflicts, guiding individuals towards understanding and compromise. However, concluding the mediation session …
How to Prepare for a Workplace Mediation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding how to handle workplace conflicts constructively is a crucial skill in today’s professional landscape. Mediation provides a structured way to resolve disputes, offering a neutral ground for individuals to voice concerns and collaboratively find …