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There are times in the workplace where, as an employer, you may have to resolve disputes. This can be tricky as there are always multiple parties with competing priorities. Disputes can cost you time and money – especially if they <\/span>escalat<\/span>e to an employment tribunal or require disciplinary procedures. However, mediation is one way to resolve such employment issues early in a way that may satisfy all parties. You can use mediation in the workplace to try and resolve workplace problems amicably and repair working relationships before the dispute worsens. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will explain what mediation in the workplace is, its potential benefits, when it may be appropriate, and the types of outcomes it may produce.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Workplace Mediation?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where there is a disagreement in the workplace<\/a>, mediation can help resolve it and mend any damaged relationships. However, mediation is not a method for deciding who is correct or in the wrong. Instead, mediation helps those involved in a dispute to agree on a way forward. <\/span>You can use mediation for disputes between you and your employees, or between your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediation i<\/span>s a type of alternative or informal dispute resolution. Therefore, i<\/span>t attempts to resolve the dispute in question but can also address the underlying causes of the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The mediation process is carried out by a mediator, who is a neutral person who acts impartially. They do not side with either party but instead facilitate a discussion between the parties to the dispute to aid them in finding an agreement. There is no set format for mediation, so it is up to the parties involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose Mediation in the Workplace?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mediation has benefits that can be useful in the workplace to resolve disputes. This is because it is:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n