Category: Employment

An organization can hire a diverse workforce and can prepare formal, written policies that stipulate how differences must be respected...

It is often assumed by businesses that there is a good and positive working atmosphere. Indeed, the feelings of employees...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation. Episode 17 features Dr. Debra Dupree and...

When conflict breaks out between an employee and their employer, few things can be as stressful. Because this particular brand...

“If you're going the independent route - setting up a practice as an independent mediator - you have to be...

The Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 27, 2022, was more than just entertaining: it provided an important lesson on...

Conflict Resolution is more than a soft skill – it is a deliberate and conscious effort that encompasses a bit...

If there’s a disagreement at work, what difference does it make whether it’s organizational or interpersonal? And what’s the difference...

Most of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is...

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleWhy do some employment mediations get off to a bad start? Abby Silverman: Sometimes it is...

Have you wondered how to have a difficult conversation with your boss? Many people hire me because they need to...

Click here for the JAMS ADR Blog In a recent episode of Arbitrate.com’s “Arbitration Conversation,” JAMS CEO Chris Poole speaks...

Recording of the second episode of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club from 7/30/21 with Prof. Susan Raines talking about the new edition...

Sherkin's book When Gender is in Question is not written specifically for the neutral. However, the author being a mediator...

The aftershocks of the pandemic on the global markets and business, in general, will continue long after COVID-19 or the...

By turning their faces from the legal system, many companies have saved fortunes in the money and time that legal...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleI have been wondering—as we are well into our second year of the pandemic—whether the...

Handling remote teams can become quite a challenging task at times, especially when a conflict arises. Since your workforce is...

Conflict Remedy Blog by Lorraine SegalBringing five percent more compassion can really make a difference in conflicts. What would happen...

When an employer offers a 401(k) plan, along with that goes the long list of responsibilities and liability risks.  This...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable when people with different values and opinions come together. That is not always a...

Someone called me today about her sister bullying, yelling at her, and feeling entitled. No matter who is bullying you...

Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) wants to make mental health education as common as CPR training!...

Conflict Remedy Blog by Lorraine Segal A friend of mine who is an HR professional was facing an uncomfortable situation...

Having a solid relationship with your clients is crucial for establishing a stable and successful company. However, honing these relationships...

At the request of Mediate.com, a small group of US-based public policy and large group mediators/mediation trainers met online during...

CMP Resolution Blog by Lesley Allport and Katherine Graham.We know a toxic culture in the workplace is bad for morale,...

Introduction  A funny thing happened on April 1, 2020. After over 30 years and 7,500 cases as an in person,...