Grievances, increased absenteeism and gossip are all indicators of a workplace with unresolved conflicts. Choosing mediation allows organizations the opportunity to resolve issues including, but not limited to, the following disputes:
Discipline and performance issues
Allegations of harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination
Workplace bullying
Team, co-worker or interpersonal conflicts
Employee and supervisor/manager conflicts
Employee terminations
By resolving issues in an open and collaborative manner, organizations minimize the risk of the costs associated with high staff turnover and find ways to retain valued and committed employees. The sooner you bring an issue to mediation, the better as timeliness can prevent the conflict from growing or spreading. It also allows all involved to be more invested in the process as they all have a stake in the outcome and, as such, as stake in the company. Because most workplace conflicts arise from competing values or poor communication, our mediation process allows the lines of communication to open and a better understanding of each other to be built.