Workplace Mediation Workshop On May 16th
An intensive workshop covering workplace mediation procedures will include details of the proposed expansion of Westminster mandatory mediation programmes.
A spokesperson said, “Workplace Mediation: Practical Considerations for Human Resource Professionals, Business Owners and Community Leaders will be held on Tuesday, 16th May 2023 from 10:00 am until 2:30pm at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Point Finger Road. A [working] light lunch will be served. Attendees should arrive at 09:45am to commence promptly at 10:00 am.
“The robust agenda includes
- Mediation definitions, parties & processes
- Mediation preparation and session outlines
- Parties, roles & typical documents
- An overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] and how this differs from punitive legal processes
- Key considerations for Human Resource, business & community leaders
- Relevant statistics and trends
- Common uses for mediation
- The stages of workplace conflict
- UK mandatory mediation programme expansion & potential blueprint for Bermuda
- How to stop thinking penalty and start thinking resolution
“The workshop has a wide range of community relevance and will be of interest HR professionals, managers, business owners, community leaders and educators.
“Mediation is a resolution process facilitated by an independent party with the aim of the affected parties reaching a mutual agreement on resolving issues & restoring relationships. The mediator guides the parties through the communication and resolution process, potentially eliminating the need for punitive & legal interventions.
“The full agenda, presenter bio and ticketing link can be found at www.ptix.bm/workplacemediation
“A small number of tickets are available to ensure that attendees can experience demonstrations of the mediation process, and the application of mediation techniques in the workplace. An overview of community and peer mediation will also be presented.”
