SME's and mediation - what's the problem?

The Acas Podcast

SME's 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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