Dispute Resolution in the Workplace

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This paper explains people have a tendency to assume that parties to a sexual harassment complaint cannot work together to resolve the dispute; but, by using mediation, the manager can potentially save the company's relationship with both employees and avoid a lawsuit. The author points out that, in today's work environment, both employers and employees are recognizing that they should not treat each other as adversaries when they must produce goods or perform services together. The paper stresses that workplace mediation presents important benefits to both employers and employees by providing fast, mutually satisfactory resolutions and by fostering mutual respect through improved communication.

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"Mediation of workplace disputes can be very beneficial for companies that have no plans to change the structure or philosophy of their organizations. Employment litigation can be an expensive process, in terms of dollars spent, time lost, and relationships ruined. Mediating disputes as they arise in the workplace can help companies avoid those costs."

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