Mediation is a voluntary and private process that is used to address conflicts. It is a conversation that is assisted by trained and experienced mediators. UMB, like other universities across the country, added mediation as a conflict management option to better serve employees who want more control over how their workplace issues are resolved.
Mediation can be helpful for a variety of workplace situations. This includes communication problems, personality or work style clashes, disputes or tensions between coworkers or supervisors and subordinates, and many other workplace conflicts.
Employees often like mediation because it allows them to find solutions that will work for them. Most people who use mediation:
- Gain a greater understanding of the situation and others involved
- Reach some type of agreement
- Are satisfied with the mediation process
Want to know more about how Mediation is beneficial? Check out our Frequently Asked Question's page.
Connect with WMS
You may contact us directly or you may be referred to mediation.
Contact WMS directly to learn more about mediation and WMS, request or recommend mediation, or request a presentation about WMS:
Contact a UMB referring office and mention you are interested in mediation:
- UMB Office of the Ombuds (410-706-8534)
- UMB Human Resource Services (410-706-2606)
- UMB Office of Accountability and Compliance (Title IX) (410-706-2281)
After receiving the referral, WMS staff will contact the referred individual.
