Mediation is a structured, confidential, and voluntary process where an impartial mediator assists parties in generating solutions to resolve the difficulties that have arisen between them.
Workplace Mediation can mend relationships when there is a conflict or disagreement between staff.
Mediation is typically conducted by a neutral and impartial individual. The mediator will not take sides or act as a judge, but help the parties communicate clearly with one another to find realistic and achievable solutions.
Mediation focuses the parties’ minds on how a future without the conflict would be.
The 5 key aspects of mediation are:
- Flexibility
- Voluntary
- Impartiality
- Confidentiality
- Control
Mediation can be used to find effective and prompt solutions to get a workplace back on track.
This Monday’s takeaways to remember are:
- Clear communication is key,
- Focus on future peace,
- Conflict can be unavoidable but not unresolvable.
If you need advice on managing conflict in the workplace, please contact us at 0333 888 1360 or complete our enquiry form.
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