Another Friday afternoon, another mandatory team-building exercise. You know the drill: trust falls, escape rooms, or perhaps today’s special torture involves building something with pasta and marshmallows while pretending you enjoy spending even more time with colleagues you already see 40 hours a week. Meanwhile, Sarah and David haven’t spoken in three weeks except through […]
Workplace investigations have become integral to maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment. However, many organisations inadvertently make critical mistakes during the investigation process that can undermine the effectiveness of their efforts. This article explores these common pitfalls while drawing insights from Sean Melbourne, the Executive Director of Source Workplace, who brings over two decades […]
The terms Red Zone and Green Zone were coined by James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet in their book Radical Collaboration. Collaboration is at the foundation of conflict resolution. When two people are aligned in their desire to collaborate, resolving issues is so much easier – in fact, it doesn’t feel like conflict. Red […]
In today’s blog post, I will delve into family mediation and explore how it functions as a crucial component of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). As the Director of Segal Conflict Solutions and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), I have over ten years of extensive experience in family mediation. I will provide insights into its […]
Introduction Workplace deviance refers to negative behaviours that deviate from organisational norms and can harm employee morale and productivity. This article will explore workplace deviance, its occurrences, and effective strategies to prevent and resolve such behaviour, including mediation, investigation, and conflict coaching. Understanding Workplace Deviance Workplace deviance refers to a broad spectrum of employee behaviours […]
Conflict is an undeniable reality when people spend their days together in the workplace. It can arise between colleagues, permeate entire teams or emerge between managers and their employees. However, the challenges posed by workplace conflict can be overcome. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of workplace conflict, uncover its root […]
Conflict is an inevitable part of our lives, and the way we handle it can have a significant impact on our relationships, both personal and professional. Negotiation, in particular, plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts and reaching mutually beneficial agreements. But what happens when the win-win orientation is absent? In this article, we’ll explore […]
What does the word productivity conjure up for you? Manual labour, physical output or efficiency? Pre-pandemic, it was easier to measure productivity (inaccurately) based on the time an employee spent at their desk. With most office-based employees working at least some time at home, many workplaces struggle with ‘productivity paranoia.’ This is despite numerous surveys […]
You’ve heard the saying. “People don’t leave bad jobs (or companies). They leave bad managers.” If you’ve been in the workforce long enough, you’ve probably experienced a bad manager. A recent poll found more than two in five of us have left a job because of a bad manager. In the past, having a bad […]
The 2023 Industrial Relation Reforms (IRR) should be high on the priority list for all workplaces. Not only is it the right thing to do, but employers who do not comply could also face legal consequences and fines. The IRR is positive news. The aim is to make workplaces more fair and equitable, which will […]
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