In this episode of the Acas Advice & Guidance podcast we talk to Angela Wright, Organisational Lead at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation about introducing mediation into the workplace.

Our conversation covers the benefits and challenges of introducing mediation and will be of interest to anyone involved with conflict resolution in the workplace or people managers.

For more information on how Acas can support you with workplace mediation please visit our mediation page on the Acas website.

Further reading: Acas blog - Making the case for mediation.

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In recent years, the number of disability discrimination claims going to employment tribunal has increased. What is causing this increase and what are the characteristics of these claims?

Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Policy at Acas is joined by Dr Martin Mitchell, Senior Researcher at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to discuss the latest research commissioned by Acas that takes a closer look at the lifecycle of a disability discrimination tribunal claims. They also discuss what organisations and people managers can do to better support colleagues with disabilities.

Guidance and support:

Disability at work | Flexible working

Further reading:

Research: Characteristics and drivers of disability discrimination claims

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SMEs and mediation – what’s the problem?

In the latest Acas Podcast, Emma McClean, Acas Individual Dispute Resolution Manager, talks to Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, to discuss early, informal dispute resolution, such as mediation.

They also discuss the barriers small businesses face when introducing or using mediation in the workplace and the perception of Acas impartiality.

Guidance and support:

Acas - For more information and guidance about mediation please visit the Acas mediation webpage.

FSB - For details about the legal and HR support available from FSB as part of its membership package, visit fsb.org.uk/membership.

Mediation Conference:

UK Mediation Conference 2024 –

25TH November 2024 | Congress Centre, London | 08:30-17:40

The UK’s leading conference bringing together Mediators, HR Professionals and Leaders.

This industry-leading event will examine the conflict journey, the evidence supporting the case for a less formal approach[CR1] , including examples on what works (and what doesn’t) and partial mediation skills and techniques.

To find out more visit our event page.

To book your place visit our event registration page.

Further reading: Making the case for mediation

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