Workplace Mediation
Workplace Mediation is a vital tool for resolving disputes within the workplace. These disputes can occur between employees or between employees and employers. Our goal is to restore the working relationship and address behavioural problems. An independent mediator facilitates a constructive, structured negotiation, aiming to find a solution that is acceptable to all parties involved.
Our Specialisation in
Workplace Mediation
Workplace conflict can take many forms, including employee grievances, disputes between a manager and an employee or simply a personality clash between colleagues.
We specialise in workplace mediation, adept at resolving a variety of disputes. These include:
Allegations of Bullying and Harassment:
We provide a safe and neutral platform for addressing these serious issues, promoting a respectful workplace environment.
Breakdown of Personal Relationships at Work:
We help to mend strained relationships, fostering better communication and understanding.
Personality Clashes:
We assist in resolving conflicts arising from differing personalities, helping individuals to appreciate and work with each other’s unique traits.
Line Management Tensions:
We mediate between employees and their managers, addressing grievances and improving the management-employee relationship.
Attitude, Communication and Behavioural Issues
We facilitate discussions around these issues, promoting positive behavioural change.
Change Management and Restructure:
We help employees navigate through organisational changes, addressing any conflicts or concerns that may arise.
Group & Team Issues:
We assist in resolving conflicts within teams, promoting cooperation and teamwork.
Perceived Discrimination and Cultural Conflicts:
We promote a culture of respect and equality, helping to address and resolve issues of discrimination and cultural misunderstanding.
Our Success Rate
We pride ourselves on our 95% success rate in resolving workplace disputes.
We take on complex conflicts and sensitive issues, including mediation between senior management, whistleblowing issues, reinstatement, equality & diversity issues, international staff and cultural conflict, sexual harassment, and breakdown of personal relationships at work.
Our mediators are experienced professionals who guide the process impartially, ensuring all parties feel heard and understood. They are skilled in handling sensitive issues and are committed to promoting a harmonious workplace environment.
FAQ's
Is Mediation Privilege?
Courts are likely to regard the discussions as privileged. What you say during mediation cannot later be used in Court as evidence. We will ask each of you to agree that all discussions during mediation take place only to attempt to reach a settlement and are on the basis that they are confidential and will not be referred to in evidence in any court proceedings or affidavit about the same issue.
Facts disclosed during mediation are regarded as open; this includes the information provided when mediating about finances. This information will need to be verified with supporting documents during mediation. While it remains confidential, the information may be used subsequently in court. This means that if an agreement is not reached in mediation, you can still use it as the basis for further discussions.
Is Mediation Confidential?
Yes, mediation is confidential. We will never pass contact details or other personal information on to a third party without your agreement other than in the circumstances stated below:
- We must contact the appropriate authority if we think that you or another party to mediation is at risk of harm.
- By law, we must report to the appropriate authority any suspicion of money laundering by people undertaking mediation.
Requesting Workplace Mediation
If you’re facing a workplace dispute and need assistance, please contact us directly. We’ll provide a confidential consultation to help you understand if mediation is the right solution for your situation.
