Anger in the workplace makes people feel uncomfortable. It can manifest as raised voices, tense body language, or passive-aggressive behavior. While our instinct may be to react defensively, avoid the person, or vent to co-workers, this rarely leads to a positive outcome. In workplace mediation, anger is almost always in the room. Sometimes, individuals feel […]
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Thursday 5 March 2026 | Author:
Anna Shields
Conflict is often perceived as something to fear, an uncomfortable disruption which is best side-stepped to preserve harmony. Yet when we avoid conflict, this is far more damaging than when we take the proactive step to informally address it. When managed thoughtfully and collaboratively, conflict can be a powerful force for clarity, creativity and strengthened […]
Category: UK Mediation Journal |
Friday 27 February 2026 | Author:
Alex Efthymiades
As 2026 begins, geopolitical uncertainty is causing a sense of unease about the months ahead. It’s no wonder that an increasing number of people are avoiding the news. The Ipsos Happiness Index 2025 reports that people are less happy now than they were when the survey began 14 years ago. And in the workplace, a recent study […]
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Monday 26 January 2026 | Author:
Anna Shields
The world feels increasingly complex, and the corporate boardroom is no exception to this. For business leaders, this translates into navigating competing priorities and opposing viewpoints with fellow executives, including the CEO. People seem less able to listen to perspectives different to their own and more attached to their ways of perceiving the world. It […]
Category: The HR Director |
Wednesday 31 December 2025 | Author:
Alex Efthymiades
Conflict insights: Supporting you in managing workplace conflict We’ve curated a selection of our most popular articles on workplace conflict management from 2025. These include insights from our monthly Forbes column and features in leading HR and business publications. Our 2025 News and Resources includes: Our Forbes article looking at the emerging trends shaping workplace […]
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Wednesday 17 December 2025 | Author:
Alice Mitchell