Workplace mediation
A voluntary process in which an impartial mediator helps parties find an acceptable resolution.
On this page
Method · Law and employment
Core concepts
- Impartiality: avoid deciding in favor of one party
- Voluntariness: parties choose participation and agreement
- Information boundaries: agree confidentiality and sharing conditions
Application
Use this guidance to consider whether workplace conflict is suitable for mediation and whether dialogue is possible.
Limitations and jurisdiction
This is UK practice guidance from Acas. It does not replace investigation, disciplinary or reporting duties; check local procedures and safeguards separately.
Editorial perspectives
- Restore relationships: identify conditions for future collaboration.
- Check the process: examine suitability for mediation first.
Sources
Acas · Official workplace mediation guidance
What mediation is and how it can helpContext: UK employment relations practice
Source checked: 2026-10-07
Independent editorial summary and source link; the original text is not republished.
Related personas
Translation status
Editorial English translation of the Korean edition. No professional translation or occupational expert review has been completed. Translation does not change the source jurisdiction.
Translation prepared: 2026-10-08 · Source fingerprint: kb-14050d01420a219b
Korean source