Author: Paula Rathjen

When an Employment Tribunal Says "The Most Obvious Example Would Have Been Mediation" A single line from a recent Employment Tribunal judgement caught mediator Nickie Verheijen's attention. In this article she reflects on what that rare judicial observation means for workplace mediators, and why early

The Essential Ingredients of SEND Mediation: Safety, Sense and Slow Repair What does it take to mediate well in a SEND context? In this article, Nicola Cleaver draws on her experience to set out the principles and practices that underpin effective SEND mediation, from trauma-informed

Where is AI Heading? Julia Burns on First-Hand Experience and the CMC AI Survey AI is rapidly finding its way into mediation rooms, and the profession is beginning to consider what that means. Mediator Julia Burns shares a first-hand account of AI appearing uninvited in

Rewriting the Rulebook for Resolving Workplace Disputes Employment dispute resolution in the UK is at a turning point. Legislative reform, evolving workplace expectations and mounting pressure on the tribunal system are creating a rare opportunity to rethink how workplace conflict is addressed in the UK.

How to Prepare for Mediation as Counsel: Twelve Terrific Tips Mediation is now a routine part of litigation, yet the approach it calls for is meaningfully different from what barristers are trained to do in court. In this practical guide, barrister and accredited mediator Laura

Community Mediation Working Group – Skills, Digital Tools and Growing Impact The CMC Community Mediation Working Group met recently to share insight and explore how community mediation can have greater impact. Highlights included a skill-share on overcoming resistance to mediation and updates on the CMC

Peer Mediation Working Group - Driving Momentum in Education Peer mediation continues to build a stronger presence in schools, and the CMC Peer Mediation Working Group is working to sustain and extend that progress. At its latest session, the group explored how mediation can be

The Role of the CMC Mediation Standards Board in Supporting Public Confidence in Mediation Mediation is a powerful tool for resolving conflict and it is also an unregulated activity. This means that, in principle, anyone can present themselves as a mediator, without necessarily having the

Embedding Mediation in Higher Education: The CMC at the LawWorks Information Exchange Mediation clinics are becoming an increasingly valued part of the higher education landscape, offering students the opportunity to engage with dispute resolution as a practical activity rather than a theoretical concept. At a

The CMC Appoints Chair and Deputy Chair of its New ED&I Working Group The Civil Mediation Council has appointed Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury as Chair and Claudia Haisman-Green as Deputy Chair of its newly established ED&I Working Group. Together, they will lead the CMC's work to embed