Background

It is widely acknowledged that the statutory procedures which were set up to encourage early resolution of disputes in organisations often have the opposite effect. In March 2007, in response to the current failing bureaucratic system, the government-commissioned Gibbons Review suggested these procedures be repealed and replaced with ‘clear, simple, nonprescriptive guidelines on how to resolve dispute’. The Gibbons Review implicates mediation as playing a key role in the future of workplace dispute resolution. Many organisations have already made the move towards more formalised mediation proceeding, though many still deal with instances of grievance and dispute on a more ad-hoc basis.

Instances of dispute and grievance remain pervasive and costly to most British workplaces. It is therefore crucial that your organisation has clear and effective policies and procedures in place to manage disputes when they arise; minimising the impact on business and people alike, and complying with all relevant employment legislation.

Date and Venue:

The conference took place on 14th February 2008 at the Hatton, The Hatton Conference Centre, 51-53 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8HN

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included with the conference fee.

Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for delegate bookings can be found here.

Enquiries
Please contact Joy Parr, Conference Executive, at 020 7231 5100 or email jparr@symposium-events.co.uk

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities
If your organisation would be interested in promoting itself through the wide variety of sponsorship and marketing opportunities available at this event, please go here for more information.