A government consultation has concluded that the benefits of resolving disputes through mediation are not only financial Public sector organisations are increasingly looking towards mediation as an alternative to traditional processes such as grievances, investigations and employment tribunals. A Consensio survey into how and why the public sector is using mediation has shed light on […]
Category: The Guardian |
Friday 2 March 2012 | Author:
Tania Coke
The Government recently published its response to the consultation on Resolving Workplace Disputes, placing mediation centre-stage in its strategy of reducing the cost of workplace conflict and improving the culture of employment relations in both the private and public sectors. It outlined plans for a long-term programme to make mediation a more accepted and trusted […]
Category: Opportunities |
Thursday 1 March 2012 | Author:
Tania Coke
In recession, the volume and intensity of organisational disputes inevitably soars. What can an organisation do to protect itself from this tide of destructive conflict? Asks Tania Coke, Senior Mediation Consultant, Consensio Interpersonal disagreement and difference are inevitable, even healthy features of organisational life. At best, they can foster constructive debate, healthy competition, innovation, and […]
Category: The HR Director |
Wednesday 14 December 2011 | Author:
Tania Coke
When destructive workplace conflict rears its ugly head, it will typically be an HR professional who suggests mediation as an option to try and resolve the situation By the time the case gets to mediation, this ‘referrer’ will probably have invested significant time and emotion in it and will most likely have expectations about the […]
Category: HR Zone |
Tuesday 8 November 2011 | Author:
Tania Coke
The prospect of attending a mediation session in order to try and settle a workplace dispute can be very daunting for everyone concerned. So what can HR professionals do to support people and help prepare them for the big day? 1. Clarify the mediation process Most providers supply all parties with a written document that gives […]
Category: HR Zone |
Tuesday 1 November 2011 | Author:
Tania Coke
