Labour mediation

Mediation, or conflict resolution, can be used when two (or more) persons and/or organisations have a conflict with one other. A (long-lasting) conflict is usually accompanied by frustration and takes a lot of negative energy. The impact is huge and you have the feeling that you cannot escape from it. Entering into a good conversation can create a bridge and often does wonders in finding a solution. Yet there are situations in which, due to emotions and/or the stakes involved, you are at a loss and the situation hardens. In those cases, a solution seems a long way off. Would you like to avoid using a lawyer, but do you still want to come to a solution? Then mediation may offer a way out. Resolve your dispute together with the help of mediation.

As an MfN registered mediator, I act as a neutral and independent party. I supervise the communication process between both parties. Most conflicts have their origin in the relationship between parties. There is ample room to talk about what the issue has done to you, what you would like yourself and why that is important to you. Therefore, it is important that parties are willing to listen to each other and want to resolve the issue together.

During the mediation process, the parties remain in control, they have ownership of what is discussed and they work together towards a solution that is acceptable to both parties. Any agreements made during the mediation are recorded in a document, signed by both parties. This way, the mediation is also lasting in terms of results in the future.

Labour mediation (also referred to as workplace mediation) in the event of a labour conflicts can lead to restoring or improving:

• Cooperation and trust
• Progress of reintegration
• A possible other internal solution
• Ending the employment relationship (exit mediation)

I am more than willing to assist you in a variety of situations at work: you can come to me for all your corporate mediation needs in The Hague, Zoetermeer and the surrounding area. Whether for instance you are looking for exit mediation in The Hague or another form of corporate mediation in Rotterdam: De Regie will help you to come to a permanent solution with one another.

An important condition for mediation is that it takes place on a voluntary basis. Furthermore, it is important that all parties, including the mediator, observe a duty of confidentiality. This obligation means that everything that is discussed during the mediation process remains strictly confidential, even after the process has been completed, thus creating more freedom to discuss matters.

Mediation is a successful, swift and relatively inexpensive method of conflict resolution and is therefore used more and more often.

The advantages of mediation by De Regie in a nutshell:

• Extensive experience in labour mediation; more than 20 years of experience in HR and labour law often prove valuable in finding solutions;
• Extensive experience in divorce and labour issues;
• Confidential nature;
• Quick results (usually 3 to 5 sessions);
• Focused on win-win;
• Solution-oriented approach;
• A relatively inexpensive way of resolving conflicts;
• Aiming at restoring relations;
• Parties' personal influence on the solution and thus on the result;
• Prevents juridification;
• Recording of agreements in a contract.