Category: Workplace

It is often assumed by businesses that there is a good and positive working atmosphere. Indeed, the feelings of employees...

"The world is made, not found." (W Barnet Pearce) I had been a mediator for about 10 years before I...

Here is a slide show showing how the Mediate.com site has looked over the years. Our original site needed to...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency which enforces federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, will release Tuesday two reports on...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation. Episode 17 features Dr. Debra Dupree and...

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation: Episode 14 focuses on: What Mediators...

When conflict breaks out between an employee and their employer, few things can be as stressful. Because this particular brand...

In this podcast, Steven Bauer, mediator and arbitrator at JAMS, and Sarah Geers, partner at the global law firm Jones...

Conflict Resolution is more than a soft skill – it is a deliberate and conscious effort that encompasses a bit...

If there’s a disagreement at work, what difference does it make whether it’s organizational or interpersonal? And what’s the difference...

The real story of healing As mediators and people working at the front line of conflict it can be overlooked...

Most of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is...

From the Mediate.com interview series -- a conversation with Howard Gadlin about his chapter in the book Evolution of a...

Have you been wanting to up-level your negotiation skills and wondering how to control your emotions during a difficult conversation...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleWhy do some employment mediations get off to a bad start? Abby Silverman: Sometimes it is...

Just Court ADR by Susan M. Yates, Jennifer Shack, Heather Scheiwe Kulp, and Jessica Glowinski.This article is part of a series...

Have you wondered how to have a difficult conversation with your boss? Many people hire me because they need to...

Sherkin's book When Gender is in Question is not written specifically for the neutral. However, the author being a mediator...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleI have been wondering—as we are well into our second year of the pandemic—whether the...

Handling remote teams can become quite a challenging task at times, especially when a conflict arises. Since your workforce is...

Conflict Remedy Blog by Lorraine SegalBringing five percent more compassion can really make a difference in conflicts. What would happen...

After an unprecedented year of catch-as-catch-can learning, most students will feel a tad behind the eightball, which is expected. That's...

One of the Primary Recommendations of the Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation is to update mediation practice and ethical...

READ THE ENTIRE FINAL REPORT Introduction “Welcome to the online mediation revolution”  Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Task Force Chair What follows...

Committee Reports, Recommendations & Resources Community Mediation Committee Chair: D.G. Mawn Members: Arron Addison, Kabrina Bass, Brandon Brown, Sara Campos, Corinne “Cookie” Levitz, Charles A. Lieske, Norma...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable when people with different values and opinions come together. That is not always a...

Having a solid relationship with your clients is crucial for establishing a stable and successful company. However, honing these relationships...

At the request of Mediate.com, a small group of US-based public policy and large group mediators/mediation trainers met online during...

Introduction The ADA Mediation Guidelines for mediation providers are the product of a national Work Group convened to develop mediation...