Author: Paula Rathjen

Bullying Employment Tribunals Up by 44%   BY CMP RESOLUTIONS There’s been 44% leap in the number of employment tribunals that involve allegations of bullying which is a news high. In this article CMP Resolutions explains why this is more complicated than it might appear

Using Mediation Techniques to Help a Colleague in Conflict   BY ANNA SHIELDS, FORBES How to advise a colleague that is struggling with a conflict at work? "Although well-intentioned, misjudged support can make things worse, exacerbating conflict" warns Anna Shields from Forbes as she explains

How Mediation Can Help You Deal With Noisy Neighbours   BY COCO KHAN AND MIKE TALBOT, THE GUARDIAN During the pandemic, complaints about noisy neighbours soared. "In 2020 there were 16,000 disputes in mediation, including neighbour quarrels. Why do so many arguments end up there?"

CMC Response to MoJ Consultation The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) welcomes the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) consultation into compulsory mediation for small claims - up to £10,000. The CMC has been campaigning for automatic referral to mediation for over five years, and sees this consultation

How to Truly Transform Cultures Empathy   BY ROBYN MARSH For an organisation to thrive it needs a good workplace culture. "Is our culture 'good'?" asks Robyn Marsh from TCM: "How do we ensure that we’re creating an environment where people can flourish?" Mediation can

Everything to Know About Mandatory Mediation   BY JAMES SOUTH The MoJ has just announced that mediation will become compulsory for small claims under £10,000 with clients consulting a mediator in a free one-hour-session before they have the option to progress to a hearing. You

Constructing an Agreement - Mediation in the Construction Industry   BY GEORGIA WHITING AND CHRIS BRYDEN Mediators Georgia Whiting and Chris Bryden dispel common myths about mediation in the construction sector. Their aim is to persuade practitioners and industry professionals alike that mediation has a

Different Types of Mediation   BY ADR TIMES There are different types of mediation that can be implemented depending on the situation. A skilled mediator will always choose the style to best fit them and their clients. Read this article to learn more about the

Should You Accept the Settlement?   BY STEPHEN BATE Two parties have a falling out and call in their lawyers. Both sides argue that they are right. "Each side’s version of events cannot be true. How can they have such different beliefs about what happened?"

Mediation Matters - Finding Tranquility Through Mediation   BY ANTHONY MUNDAY Tony Munday gives a great description of how he approaches mediations. He explains how he creates a safe space for all participants and why his purpose is to help clients overcome trauma and find