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Addressing Power Dynamics in Conflict Resolution: Insights For Large Organizations

Addressing Power Dynamics in Conflict Resolution: Insights For Large Organizations

Published: July 12, 2023 | Last Updated: December 4, 2023by Kent McGroarty

Conflicts arise in companies of all sizes. When problems erupt within large organizations, the ripple effects can be felt throughout various departments. And while taking a closer look at power dynamics within your company and finding the right conflict resolutions can be challenging and even uncomfortable, it will benefit your company in the long term....

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October Month of Conflict Resolution Kickoff: Featuring 4 Mediation Organizations Across the World

October Month of Conflict Resolution Kickoff: Featuring 4 Mediation Organizations Across the World

Published: October 2, 2020 | Last Updated: August 8, 2023by Anupriya Kukreja

Conceived by The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) in 2005, October is observed as the month of Conflict Resolution each year. The third Thursday of October is celebrated as Conflict Resolution Day, which falls on the 15th of October this year. The goals of the month are to: Promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and...

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Florida-based Tech Company In Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Florida-based Tech Company In Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Published: March 24, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Vanessa Rose

A Florida-based electronic manufacturer was found to have violated federal law in their response to the needs of an employee according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Details of the Case Interconnect Cable Technology Corporate (ICTC) reportedly demoted and later discharged an employee after her mental illness lead to hospitalization. The employee in...

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Maryland-Based Company to Pay $151,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit

Maryland-Based Company to Pay $151,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit

Published: March 17, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Vanessa Rose

Erickson Living Management, LLC, a Maryland-based company that builds and manages retirement communities in 11 U.S. states is set to pay $151,000 and provide other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Details of the Case The EEOC’s lawsuit claims that Erickson Living’s director of health services,...

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Equal Pay Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Costs SnoBear USA $20,000

Equal Pay Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Costs SnoBear USA $20,000

Published: March 10, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Vanessa Rose

Winter recreation vehicle manufacturer, SnoBear USA, Inc., is set to pay $20,000 in order to settle an equal pay lawsuit. The lawsuit charges that discrimination on the basis of sex blocked the equal pay opportunity of an equally qualified female employee. There are some important takeaways for employers in this case, especially for those working...

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Mediation Introduced as Option for Metropolitan Detroit Juvenile Delinquency Cases

Mediation Introduced as Option for Metropolitan Detroit Juvenile Delinquency Cases

Published: December 19, 2019 | Last Updated: December 1, 2023by Emma Hartman

Youth in Wayne County, Michigan who find themselves in trouble with the law now have a new option: mediation. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced a partnership with local mediation experts at the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center. Who’s Eligible? This program is not open to everyone. Juveniles must be first time offenders and the...

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Going to the Source: Interview with Consultant Henry Yampolsky

Going to the Source: Interview with Consultant Henry Yampolsky

Published: December 13, 2019 | Last Updated: May 30, 2024by Emma Hartman

We pride ourselves on having an incredible team here at Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, and so we decided to do a spotlight blog series that will feature all of the cool things our team is up to. The first interview was with Henry Yampolsky, one of our consultants who leads a yoga and mindfulness-based peacebuilding training...

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The Global Parliament of Mayors Signs Peace in Our Cities Pledge; Aims to Reduce World Violence by 2030

The Global Parliament of Mayors Signs Peace in Our Cities Pledge; Aims to Reduce World Violence by 2030

Published: November 19, 2019 | Last Updated: April 26, 2024by Emma Hartman

Violence is a heartbreaking reality in our world. Rates of people killed in violent conflict are 10 times higher than they were in 2005, according to the United Nations. These statistics are scary, but there are groups of people around the world devoting their time and resources to building lasting world peace. A group of...

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