Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation have become common tools to resolve conflict at work and in the family. Learn about these important options for dealing with conflict.
By lectlaw
- Two of the better known methods of ADR are mediation (in which the
parties to a dispute reach a voluntary settlement with the help of a
skilled facilitator) and arbitration (in which the parties choose a
disinterested neutral to whom to present their case for a legally
binding ruling).
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By LectricLaw
- These rules have been developed for employers and employees who wish to
use a private alternative to resolve their disputes. Many employers have
established such procedures internally, by incorporating them into
personnel manuals or employment provisions giving employees the
opportunity to have complaints heard by and impartial person with
expertise in the employment field.
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By Nicholas Martin
- In recent years, the terms arbitration and mediation have become familiar to most of us. Yet what they really involve, how greatly they differ, and how (or whether) they apply to each of us may be far from clear.
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By Joan Fumia
- Let's suppose you've studied up on conflict resolution and believe you should use mediation to settle your dispute (for information on the various types of conflict resolution, read the July 27th article, "Can the Solution Fit the Dispute?"). What's the next step? For some, it will be finding a mediator.
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By Steven Pollack
- Discussing how meditation relates to the work place, Steve added, "Not too long ago, meditation was not considered to be mainstream enough to utilize as a tool in the work place. But all of that is beginning to change rather rapidly. Corporate downsizing and 'reengineering' have left many workers and managers in high-pressure situations where they have to work much more quickly and efficiently than they used to.
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