Conflict in the workplace is natural and can be constructive. Through communication of different points of view and perspectives, co-workers may gain a greater degree of insight into the issues at ...

On Blue Monday, there’s one powerful word to focus on, especially if you’re navigating challenges at work today.

There are various forums where people can participate in conciliation efforts to reach a resolution. Generally speaking, most people try to avoid conflict, and parties are happier when they can ...

SEMBACH, Germany (Sept. 13, 2023) – Employees from across Installation Management Command Europe and its partner organizations gathered at the end of August in Sembach to learn the ins and outs of ...

While the parties may never truly trust each other, a mediator can gain their trust—both in the process and in the mediator—and pave the way for resolution. Trust is an essential element of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. When a colleague is experiencing workplace conflict, it’s ...

Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only ...

This is a guest post by my colleague Ekaterina Ricci, a mediator with a Master's in Dispute Resolution and a Master's in Legal Studies. Your roommate’s been eating your food. Your boss has been ...

Your roommate’s been eating your food. Your boss has been ignoring your emails. Your neighbor’s music shakes your walls at 2 a.m. You’ve tried talking, but it spirals into the same script every time: ...