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Three horizontal rectangular sticky notes are arranged on a blue background. The leftmost note is orange and says "CONFLICT" in black capital letters. The centre note is yellow and says "MEDIATION" in black capital letters. The rightmost note is orange and says "DISPUTE" in black capital letters. A hand with an index finger extended is pointing at the "MEDIATION" note.

The role of a workplace mediator - and why it's sometimes rejected

Workplace mediation is a powerful voluntary process for resolving conflict in a collaborative, confidential, and constructive way.

Unlike formal...

Business Process, HR policies and processes

23 June, 2025 by Kaye Shane (FCIPD)

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Understanding employment tribunal rules: 10 key questions answered by experts

Employment Law

12 June, 2025 by Amy Rosoman

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HR software for UK SMEs: Why Breathe HR beats BambooHR on features, compliance and cost

Business Process

6 June, 2025 by Amy Rosoman

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Breathe HR vs CharlieHR – which HR software wins for UK businesses?

Business Process

30 May, 2025 by Amy Rosoman

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Short service dismissal: What it is and how to get it right

HR policies and processes

29 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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6 reasons not to contact an employee whilst they're off sick

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13 May, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What are pre-employment checks and why are they important?

Recruiting Talent

8 May, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Employment tribunals: How to avoid them - expert insights

Employment Law

6 May, 2025 by Dan Jenkins

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How to calculate holiday pay on termination of employment (UK)

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1 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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How SMEs can avoid financial pitfalls in spend management

Business Process

29 April, 2025 by Martin Cerullo

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