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When should this be refused? As with all aspects of life at work there are white – black and grey areas! When would it be considered correct to refuse a Workplace Mediation addressing issues dealing with a workplace dispute? Here is a list of some likely instances in which Workplace Mediation may not be suitable:

Whether you are a parent or carer, who has or is in the process of separating, your mind, will no doubt be over flowing with questions including “how do I sort out with my ex, arrangements for the children?” Every family is different, however in my experience, the family themselves, invariably hold the key regarding

When parents separate, the relationship grandchildren have with their grandparents, is often affected. Well established routines, with grandparents, stop. Sometimes, this is sudden and without explanation. The effect of this creates uncertainty and anxiety for children and grandparents alike. Grandparents who are often left feeling very anxious and worried that they will not be allowed

The facts and options to resolve. In our experience: “No one, not one person, ever wants to be locked in to an intractable dispute!” Workplace disputes, between co-workers, can arise in different ways and can be difficult to deal with, particularly if left unaddressed. Where disputes and co-worker issues within the workplace, are left unresolved

We have undertaken a review of the guidance provided by the Government in relation their and the Country’s response to the COVID19 pandemic. We have and continue to review  the way in which we offer Mediation Services, to ensure that at all times this protects our colleagues, Mediation participants, family, friends and local community. We can

We are currently in an unprecedented period in time. The Coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone on a global scale, permanently altering the way we live and work. Many businesses around the world have been forced to remain away from their premises of work, using and developing their working practices and remote working capabilities to extreme

Father’s Day this year is on Sunday 21st June 2020 and is an opportunity to celebrate our relationship with our fathers and paternal figures. At Midlands Dove Mediation we acknowledge that Father’s Day can be a very difficult day for many people as fathers and father figures may no longer be around, following their death

Domestic Abuse is never ok! The current social distancing measures are making more people vulnerable of being victims of Domestic Abuse! The organisation Refuge have reported a 50% rise in the number of calls to its helplines (and that just relates to those seeking help)! If anyone believes that they are being subjected to or

Please click the below to download our “Request For a Remote Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting” form: Request for a remote Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)

There is no quick or definitive answer to this, as this will depend on several aspects. There are however, very few situations, when a Workplace Mediation, will be automatically not appropriate. Whether or not Workplace Mediation is appropriate, is the right question to ask whether you are an Employer, HR or an Employee, who is