Resolution Mediation

When it comes to helping unemployed or underemployed individuals get a footing in the workforce, Petoskey Area Christian Job Corps aims to address their spiritual needs along with the vocational. The ministry recently finished the first offering of its “Jobs for Life Class.” Six people graduated from the 16-session program which took place over eight [...]

In three decades as a debt collector, Cathy has had guns pointed at her, taken stress leave and had people in tears asking how they will feed their children. She’s tried other jobs but keeps coming back to what she loves. Cathy, who spoke to brisbanetimes.com.au on the condition that her real name not be [...]

Why can’t we all just get along? Police officers sometimes respond to calls where neighbors’ or family members’ disagreements have erupted into violence, vandalism or other criminal acts. Such problems can be avoided if people learn simple conflict resolution skills, according to Longview Police Sgt. Deborah Johnson. Highlands residents and the public are invited to [...]

Minimize Rules and Policies Every person is motivated. The challenge at work is to create an environment in which people are motivated about work priorities. Too often, organizations fail to pay attention to the employee relations, communication, recognition, and involvement issues that are most important to people. The first step in creating a motivating work [...]

Does dealing with employee matters take up too much of your time and energy? Chances are you NEED an HR manager and here’s why. Unless you’re a standalone entrepreneur, your business makes use of human resources. But if you think hiring an HR manager is an unnecessary added expense,  reconsider your decision. Here are three [...]

Organization leaders are responsible for creating a work environment that enables people to thrive. If turf wars, disagreements and differences of opinion escalate into interpersonal conflict, you must intervene immediately. Not intervening is not an option if you value your organization and your positive culture. In conflict-ridden situations, your mediation skill and interventions are critical. [...]

It was persistence that led to “yes” when Leonardo Cicarelli, a charismatic insurance agency owner, asked out Candice Fong on New Year’s Eve. But Fong, a market development manager for a wireless phone company, said that when she walked down the aisle at her wedding last month, she knew her new husband’s equal persistence as [...]

A successful workplace conflict management strategy will reduce hostility and aggressiveness at work. Conflict management and resolution must address everyone’s needs and concerns, including your own, so in turn you will be more effective and have greater job satisfaction. Learn how to improve your conflict management skills, with this conflict management article. First let’s clarify [...]

Chris Kimble dreads one box on every application. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? The 26-year-old Gastonia man has been out of work for more than a year. A tradesman who has done everything from electrical work to plumbing and roofing, Kimble now lives with his mother. He doesn’t have the means to [...]

This interview with Linda Lausell Bryant, executive director of Inwood House in New York, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Inwood House focuses on teenagers’ health issues. Q. Talk about some important influences for you. A. Part of my background includes conflict resolution training. And I really feel like that has shaped me tremendously. [...]