Workplaces are changing rapidly. Even the term “workplace” now seems quaint. Remote and hybrid working bring many benefits – but also...

Why organisations should embrace mediation for the sake of everyone’s mental health. Many employers only use standard grievance and...

Making better decisions in workplace conflicts “What were we thinking? How on earth did we get here?” are questions often asked when it’s...

This is one of a series of short posts in which we’ll look at an Employment Tribunal decision and try to learn some lessons: much better...

This is part 1 of a series of short posts in which we’ll look at an Employment Tribunal decision and try to learn some lessons: much...

The traditional approach used by parties and their representatives to settling workplace and employment disputes is reminiscent of the...

We’re currently on holiday in my native Border area of North Northumberland - historically a place of conflict, bloodshed and general...

It feels good to win. Even victory in an egg-and-spoon-race can bring a flush to the cheeks (or so I’m told….). Lashings of ginger beer...

If you don’t know (or don’t care) what TUPE is, this post probably isn’t for you. Move on. Consider yourself blessed. Trust me when I say...

Partnerships (including LLPs) can be very effective organisations - BUT …. when disputes blow up in them, they tend to blow sky-high....

Explains (1) why workplace bullying investigations/procedures rarely, if ever, create lasting change (2) How workplace mediation can do so.

To illustrate these tips, I’ve previously posted a fairly typical whistleblowing scenario. I think the scenario provides useful context,...

Ten tips for mediating employment disputes: the scenario

Diverting the juggernaut: how employment lawyers can succeed through mediation

Mediation: what’s in it for employment lawyers?

We look at some practical ways in which HR can harness mediation to succeed

Busting mediation myths for HR

Key questions to look at in advance to prevent things going wrong in online mediation.