# Workplace mediation

A voluntary process in which an impartial mediator helps parties find an acceptable resolution.

 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 help](https://www.acas.org.uk/mediation) Context: UK employment relations practice
 Source checked: 2026-10-07
 Independent editorial summary and source link; the original text is not republished.


## Related personas
  [Lawyer](https://personawiki.app/en/personas/lawyer)

## 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](https://personawiki.app/knowledge/workplace-mediation)

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