More employers should consider using mediation at work to help resolve disputes and avoid potentially costly and stressful employment tribunal claims, according Acas who have just published top tips for employers wanting to use mediation to help resolve a problem at work.
Following last month’s announcement that the Government is funding a pilot scheme for two regional mediation networks, Acas has produced 6 top tips for employers wanting to use mediation to help resolve a problem at work: (i) ensure the issue is suitable for mediation; (ii) start the process sooner rather than later; (iii) appoint a trusted, independent mediator; (iv) ensure the ‘environmental’ conditions are right; (v) don’t rule out options; and (vi) don’t be disheartened if there is no immediate solution.
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