March 10, 2022
An ombuds is an independent, neutral, confidential, and informal resource to help employees solve conflicts. Ombuds do this through conflict management, recommendations, improved company coordination, knowledge on company policies, hand-crafted training, and anonymous reporting structure.
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MWI Outsourced Ombuds Panel Member Chuck Doran became a Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner (CO-OP®) with the International Ombuds Association (IOA) in July 2021.
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February 18, 2022
Co-mediation allows mediators to fill in the gaps for one another, providing the best result for clients. Here, Vanessa Linsey provides a personal anecdote on why she finds co-mediation valuable.
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February 11, 2022
Curious what the status of your divorce is? Massachusetts provides a way to check your legal status online. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to find the status of your divorce case.
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February 10, 2022
What benefits can you expect to gain from a negotiation training?
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January 28, 2022
Ombuds help employees feel more recognized, respected, and heard. As a confidential and neutral resource, they listen to employees and help direct them to the right places to make sure their complaint is dealt with. Outsourced ombuds, who can provide the same benefits at reduced costs and with more flexibility, are a cost-effective measure for companies to effectively manage conflict.
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January 25, 2022
Divorce mediation is a service for couples who wish to maintain a good relationship with each other while avoiding any form of hostility during the divorce process. Counseling is defined by the American Counseling Association as “a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
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August 10, 2021
Calculating child support or other divorce expenses in Massachusetts has never been easier thanks to the many apps and calculators available online or with your local divorce mediation firms. What's more, other divorce-related expenses, i.e., spousal support have dedicated worksheets that are especially helpful for sorting through the clutter!
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August 6, 2021
MWI Outsourced Ombuds Panel Member Chuck Doran became a Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner (CO-OP®) with the International Ombuds Association (IOA) in July 2021.
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August 5, 2021
Are Court-Approved Parent Education Programs Still Required in Massachusetts? During July of 2021, the Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts announced the suspension of Probate and Family Court Standing Order 2-16: Parent Education Program Attendance. As of September 1, 2021, programs will no longer be required before obtaining a divorce or paternity action in Massachusetts. […]
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