Mediation in the Workplace

2014 Annual Conference

Workplace Application: You will learn what mediation is, how it works, and strategies for a successful outcome.

Mediation is becoming a more popular method of settling disputes whether it is a formal mediation between two organizations or simply a meeting with a supervisor and employee. This session will explain the ins and outs of what happens at a mediation and will offer proven techniques to give you a slight advantage.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Monday, June 23, 2014 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm

Presenter:

Doug Green

Doug

Green

Doug Green is currently the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Guaranteed Rate mortgage company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. He leads the HR efforts for the 2,500 employee company that has a presence in all 50 states, and has mediated countless internal employment disputes.

Prior to joining Guaranteed Rate, he represented companies in mediations before the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

While working for US Congress, he represented the House of Representatives and the Office of House Employment Counsel in mediations before the Office of Compliance.

He works for a sports agent and has negotiated several multi-million dollar coaching contracts with top universities and NFL clubs.

And for the last seven years, Doug has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University College of Law where he teaches a mediation seminar each semester.

Location:

W312

Amount of Credit:

1.25

Credit Type:

•HR Credit

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Competency:

Communication

Consultation

HR Expertise