Resolution Mediation

Do you smile through clenched teeth as your co-worker’s incessant chattering makesyou want to scream? Do you struggle to hold your tongue as your spouse misses the laundry basket yet again? Do you apologize to strangers who step on your toes? Well, based on his informal research, Weber State University associate professor Michael Stevens thinks [...]

PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Opinion Research Corporation (ORC), a leading global market research firm, will be hosting a half-day seminar titled “Unions, Employee Engagement and the Changing Workforce: How to Avoid Unions, Increase Productivity and Retain Your Top Performers Through Employee Engagement.” The seminar, which is geared for Human Resources and Organizational Development professionals, is scheduled for [...]

IN a violent escalation of the West Gate Bridge industrial dispute, a brick wrapped in a threatening note was allegedly thrown through the window of the suburban Melbourne home of a VicRoads employee on Thursday afternoon. The note was addressed to “John Holland Scab”. It reads: “We know where you live … we know what [...]

In the past, most entry-level workers learned their skills on the job, but such training programs went away long ago. These days, most employers expect schools to prepare students for the workforce — and then they are disappointed with the abilities of their new hires. There is probably no easy resolution to the disconnect. The [...]

About a decade ago, my husband and I jointly authored our first police management article, “Avoiding the Abilene Paradox,” for Police Chief  magazine. We received such great feedback from that article that I began an unofficial, on-the-job study of the important role of conflict in successful organizations. I used some of what I had learned [...]

IN a violent escalation of the West Gate Bridge industrial dispute, a brick wrapped in a threatening note was allegedly thrown through the window of the suburban Melbourne home of a VicRoads employee on Thursday afternoon. The note was addressed to “John Holland Scab”. It reads: “We know where you live … we know what [...]

On Saturday, the Peaceful Families Project (PFP) announced their new Iftar Campaign.  Founded in 2000, PFP is now embarking on a month-long fund raising drive during Ramadan.  The organization is asking community members across the country to host an iftar (fast-breaking) dinner for family, friends, or colleagues, with the goal of collectively raising $100,000 for [...]

Generational Conflict Management Strategies is the title of this free Webinar hosted by the authors of the book, Bridging the Generation Gap. This Free Webinar takes a closer look at the challenges and benefits of leveraging the skills and talents of all age groups in the workforce. Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 3, 2009 -Z Learn [...]

Workplace Solutions announced that it is offering a new mediation and facilitation service in addition to its existing counseling and consultation services for the workplace. Mediator Julie McLaughlin joined Workplace Solutions in August to expand the company’s services to businesses and families in Cayman. “We are dedicated to facilitating constructive forms of conflict resolution in [...]

You hear complaints about a worker you promoted to manager. At first he won your confidence. Now you’re having second thoughts. To solve the problem, you’ll need a measured response and well-crafted plan. Your options: • Be objective. Your first thought might be to dismiss the gripes and validate his promotion. Yet the complaints prove [...]