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06 Jan Stirrups and settlements: the peculiar parallels between pap smears and mediation

Posted at 10:06h in Mediation

When you think about conflict resolution and cervical screening, you probably don't imagine they'd have much in common. Yet, surprisingly, getting a pap smear shares some uncanny similarities with sitting down at a mediation table to resolve disputes. For starters, both involve exposing yourself - albeit in very different ways. In mediation, you're laying bare your grievances and vulnerabilities, while a pap smear, well, that's self-explanatory. Both scenarios require a level of trust in professionals who've seen it all before, whether it's your deeply personal workplace drama or your cervix. ...

27 Nov When mediation meets pineapple: a juicy tale of conflict resolution

Posted at 10:06h in Mediation

What if I told you that mediation is actually more like a pineapple – surprisingly complex, potentially sweet, and requiring some serious skill to crack open? First, let's talk about the exterior. A pineapple looks absolutely intimidating. Those spiky, armoured leaves are basically nature's "keep out" sign. Sound familiar? ...

27 Nov When ‘No’ actually opens doors

Posted at 09:47h in Mediation

I stumbled upon a technique (usually used in negotiation) that transformed seemingly deadlocked disputes into pathways of understanding. By deliberately crafting questions designed to invite a "no" response, I saw remarkable breakthroughs in even the most entrenched conflicts....

20 Nov Zen and the art of conflict resolution: when meditation meets mediation

Posted at 09:04h in Mediation

How many times have people frantically typed "meditation" when they desperately needed information about "mediation"? The internet is littered with confused souls seeking enlightenment when what they really want is someone to help them navigate a workplace dispute or family disagreement....

15 Nov How mediators could assist employers with compliance of the Code of Good Practice on Employment Equity

Posted at 17:44h in Mediation

Mediation can play a vital role in the implementation of the Code of Good Practice on the Integration of Employment Equity into Human Resources Policies in South Africa. This Code, which is part of the Employment Equity Act (EEA), aims to promote equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace while eliminating unfair discrimination. ...

15 Nov Workplace mediation and the Code of Good Practice on the Protection of Employees During Pregnancy and After the Birth of a Child

Posted at 17:28h in Mediation

Employers' legal responsibilities and recommended practices for protecting the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees. The code specifically addresses physical, ergonomic, chemical, and biological hazards in the workplace that could potentially harm pregnant employees or their children....

15 Nov Mediator’s and employers: Code of Good Practice on the Arrangement of Working Time

Posted at 17:13h in Mediation

The Code outlines guidelines for structuring working time in a manner that considers employee health, safety, and family responsibilities. The Code emphasises the importance of communication, consultation, and collaboration between employers and employees in establishing and implementing working time arrangements. ...

15 Nov Code of Good Practice for employers and employees addressing workplace sexual harassment

Posted at 16:47h in Mediation

Guidelines for creating a working environment where sexual harassment is unacceptable and offers a step-by-step procedure for resolving complaints. The Code encourages employers to develop policies, procedures, and training programs to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace....

15 Nov What employers and mediators should know about the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace

Posted at 16:23h in Mediation

The Code details various forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, racial and ethnic harassment, and hostile work environments, and offers procedural guidelines and policies for employers to prevent and address such issues....

15 Nov Compliance with the Code of Good Practice on HIV/AIDS in the workplace. What employers and mediators should know.

Posted at 15:37h in Mediation

Code of Good Practice on HIV/AIDS and Employment published in 2000 provides guidelines for employers, trade unions, and employees on how to create a non-discriminatory workplace for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Code also outlines strategies for managing the impact of HIV/AIDS on the workplace, including preventing the spread of the virus, providing support to affected individuals, and minimising the associated costs. ...