Workplace disputes can frequently be extremely damaging to an employer, with disputes often escalating quickly, and typically leading to lower morale, lower productivity, higher staff turnover and employment tribunal claims.

Workplace mediation is a voluntary process, usually arranged by the employer, where two or more employees agree to attend a meeting with an impartial mediator.  The mediator works with the employees in helping them negotiate their own resolution and create an agreed way forward.

The benefits of workplace mediation include: it is cost efficient, avoiding legal fees and employment tribunal claims; it is quick; it seeks to restore relationships; it tries to improve staff morale; it seeks to reduce absenteeism; it aims to reduce stress; and it maintains confidentiality.

Stephen Wood Mediation is based 26 miles from Milton Keynes and can offer workplace mediations in workplaces or neutral venues in and around Milton Keynes.