In today’s fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, growth and innovation are high on the agenda of many leaders. According to PwC’s UK CEO Survey 2025, 66% of UK CEOs are actively developing new business capabilities or operating models in pursuit of growth. To unlock that growth, leaders must cultivate creative leadership. This means building an organizational culture […]
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Monday 4 August 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
We live in a time of extraordinary technological connectivity, yet our human connections often feel more fragmented than ever. The pace of work, the dominance of digital communication, hybrid and remote arrangements, and growing societal polarisation all play a part. We are constantly engaging, but how often are we truly listening? How often are we […]
Category: UK Mediation Journal |
Friday 4 July 2025 | Author:
Alex Efthymiades
In the last five years, it’s become clear to many HR experts that an increasing number of employees feel ‘disconnected’ at work. Where offices were once hubs for collaboration and social interaction, many now stand partially filled. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, observed that isolation and social disconnection […]
Category: HR Zone |
Friday 4 July 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
In times of uncertainty and change, building a culture of accountability is essential for leaders as they navigate workplace conflict. While many organizations have centralized systems for managing disputes, these put the burden of managing conflict on HR professionals. Yet the most effective way for organizations to manage conflict informally and quickly is to embed […]
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Thursday 12 June 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields
With AI now woven into daily life, it’s tempting to turn to it for quick answers, including when dealing with something as complex as conflict at work. Tools like ChatGPT can be prompted to spot patterns, ask questions to resolve conflict, and even anticipate future disputes. Yet, a workplace mediator will tell you that when […]
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Wednesday 7 May 2025 | Author:
Anna Shields