The health of your employees, both physically and mentally, can have an enormous impact on your bottom line in terms of productivity and engagement. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 6 million workers suffered nonfatal workplace injuries in 2017 alone, which cost employers $6 billion in lost productivity. In addition, in...
Most of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is something we crave. According to HR Dive’s report on employee satisfaction, 68.5% of employees are bothered a little or a lot when they do not receive expected gratitude. And while 75.1% said they are thanked by...
Miles Mediation & Arbitration and Pollack Peacebuilding Systems combine forces to create the nation’s most comprehensive dispute resolution service. Miles Mediation & Arbitration and Pollack Peacebuilding Systems are pleased to announce a strategic partnership, forming the nation’s most comprehensive dispute resolution service by combining Miles’ industry-leading alternative dispute resolution (ADR) expertise and Pollack Peacebuilding’s advanced...
Pollack Peacebuilding Systems hosted a live, online panel discussion called “Tips to Prevent Workplace Conflict During Crisis” on Thursday, March 19, 2020. To register for future events, RSVP NOW: RSVP@pollackpeacebuilding.com Keep the Peace during COVID-19 Times of stress, uncertainty, and crisis can lead to interpersonal conflict and organizational disruption. Watch a Recording of the Panel...
HR World 2019, a conference put on by Simplify Compliance comprised of three sub-conferences, took place this year on Nov 13th and 14th, 2019 in downtown Nashville, TN. Consultants from Pollack Peacebuilding were honored to speak and present at the event, delivering presentations on best practices for Human Resource professionals with regard to creating...
When groups of personalities combine under pressure in the workplace, at home, or in the community, conflict can all-too-easily arise. You might be called upon to extinguish the fire before it spreads. Like a blaze, disputes can quickly grow to impact other areas of the organization, build a permanent wedge between family members, or start...
In a perfect world, a disagreement would be worked out quickly and easily between the parties involved and to the mutual satisfaction of both parties. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and, sometimes, you simply can’t come to a satisfactory arrangement. Many people think about going to court if they or their business...
Conflicts and disagreements are a natural part of life. In many cases, conflicting parties can come together and resolve their problems on their own. In some cases, however, a mediator is required to help ensure that a resolution is reached to the satisfaction of both parties. This is where conflict resolution services can be helpful....
Few situations are more frustrating than when having to communicate something important and yet not knowing exactly how to communicate effectively. It may put a strain on relationships of all kinds. Co-workers or employees can feel put off or even actively defend against what you say if you can’t articulate your needs and wants in...
In business disputes and interpersonal conflicts, having a judge decide matters in a court of law ought to be a measure of last resort. Of course, some disputes are so complex, or differing views run so deep, that the disagreeing parties cannot simply talk their way into an agreement. So, the least invasive next step...
