One of the benefits of workplace mediation is the complete independence of the mediator. I work with many great HR Mangers. Some could try and intervene to resolve a dispute. However, it can be preferable to have help from outside the organisation. Mediation is a perfect choice. The HR team are often the first to…
Do you have a work colleague who constantly winds you up? Someone who picks on you and undermines your work? A team member who is under performing? Work can be challenging. We are all unique. We respond differently to the same environment and people. But when we understand and respect our differences and what makes…
Anxious you will be forced to agree to something you don’t want? Concerned about being pressured into an agreement? The law in this area has been evolving for some time now and will continue to do so. At mediation, your choice and decisions matter. Mediation may be a compulsory part of your court process, but…
Concerned about wasting time and money on mediation? Do you think the issues in your dispute are too challenging? You are not alone. Most people choosing mediation have these worries and yet surveys show that mediation has a consistent success rate of between 65 – 80%. If a dispute were easy to settle, then the…
Mediation and arbitration are alternative forms of dispute resolution, known in short as “ADR”. They both provide alternatives to going to court. Just as there are different types of courts, there are different types of mediation and different forums for arbitration. This blog compares the more traditional version of mediation and arbitration. Decision Making In…
Can you trust the mediator to protect your best interests? This is the question many ask at mediation. It is helpful to share what is important to you with your mediator. When the mediator is aware of what is driving your decision making, they can help you negotiate. I have a vested interest in the…
Yes, you potentially could work and mediate at the same time. But it comes at a price. You can hold a mobile phone and drive at the same time. Even before the law changed, we knew it wasn’t the safest thing to do. There are no rules to say you cannot work online or take…
The cost of mediation increases when a solicitor attends. However, there are good reasons for having a legal representative present which could help you reach a settlement. If we look firstly at the main reasons for a solicitor, lawyer or barrister attending the mediation. They can: – provide you with legal advice outline what would…
Firstly, there are no trick questions. You are not being cross examined. You are not being judged. The mediator’s role is to facilitate the mediation process. This means trying to ensure that everyone attending is in the best position possible to secure a settlement. There are no right nor wrong answers. The mediator is present…
Have you heard the saying about not being able to see the wood for the trees? This can certainly be the case when trying to settle a dispute. Being so engaged with the challenges faced and often numerous issues arising, it can make a way forward appear out of reach. Everyone can get bogged down.…