Most people spend forty hours or more per week at work. During that span of time, relationships must be formed and maintained within most occupations in order for groups to work together. This blog is all about typical problems and some quick tips for healthier business relationships!

Many people hear that mediation can be a fraction of the cost of going to court and are skeptical, or may not understand how that could be possible. While there are certainly some situations where mediation makes less sense, there are many more reasons that support the use of mediation in a wide range of scenarios.

Sometimes a dispute will settle in a way that is a little surprising. One party may accept an offer relatively early on in negotiation talks, or at a point that comes unexpectedly. This is not always a result of inexperience in negotiation, but of a conscious decision to move on and focus efforts elsewhere.

The average adult spends roughly 40 hours per week working, many of whom are alongside coworkers, supervisors, management and others on a weekly basis. Surely, not everyone is going to vibe well together. When things begin to escalate to a certain level, everyone in the workplace could become negatively affected.

Businesses can be faced with a multitude of challenges that individuals rarely have to deal with. Whether it’s issues with neighboring businesses, vendors, customers, employees, commercial property and real estate, premises liability—the list can go on and on. Owning or operating a business can be so rewarding and profitable, but can also give rise to unexpected (and usually expensive) issues. Knowing how to save as much of the bottom line is vital to business success. In the vast majority of issues that come up, mediation can be of great help.

Employees are important to your business. They are the living, breathing representation of your business and your brand. Having employees is necessary for many businesses, but it can certainly come with its own unique set of problems—potentially very serious and expensive ones. This blog is all about resources you can seek to help keep your business and your employees thriving.