When conflict exist in the workplace, it hinders relationships and productivity. Many disputes in the workplace stem from communication issues, unclear expectations, the feeling of unfair treatment, lack of support, and dysfunctional patterns of behavior.
Stoute Communications in Chicago offers workplace mediation in Chicago, Washington, Indianapolis. This is a confidential process and both parties retain decision making power. The mediator guides and facilitates the discussion with the hopes of helping parties come to a resolution.
An outside mediator offers neutrality, they do not have an interest in the matter, are not employees of the company, and are better equipped to help resolve the dispute.
Type of Cases:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion complaints
- Employee and management disputes
- Management and executive disputes
- Organizational disputes
- Pre-litigation disputes/lawsuits
- Discrimination cases
Advantages of Employment Mediation:
- Allows people to express concerns in a safe environment
- Cheaper than litigation
- The parties communicate directly and create options for resolution
- Parties decide the outcome
- Encourages difficult conversation
- Learn effective ways to handle conflict
The benefits of using mediation to resolve workplace conflict
http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/benefits-using-mediation-resolve-workplace-conflict
The Department of Justice Statistics on Alternative Dispute Resolution Services 2017
https://www.justice.gov/olp/alternative-dispute-resolution-department-justice
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