Mediation is 'new way' to improve a workplace

Date: 02/11/2009

Employment legislation has recently made it possible for businesses to consider mediation as a way of relaxing or calming an office in a team building conference, with one newspaper evaluating its effectiveness.

The Guardian underlined that while it may be possible to oppose panic attacks, depression or disciplinary measures, a company must have commitment from all who take part, otherwise it will not work well.

Sue Weal, the head of human resources at East Dorset District Council, agreed with the concept in principal and said it could solve a number of issues, depending on the organisation it was proposed in.

"Mediation always ought to be a consideration if you can see a complaint coming," she said.

"Given the costs, there's a business case to be made, but it's a compelling one if you have bosses who are open-minded."

In a recent piece for the Gulf Times, Laura Warren underlined how facilitating communication between two sides of an argument can get everything out in the open and prepare an office for future instances of the same conflict.

Written by Jo Morgan

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