|
Mediating Solutions
Communication - Teamwork - Productivity |
 |
|
Greetings!
This edition of our Newsletter is dedicated to helping you find joy during the holidays - by removing the obstacles that get in your way.
Our featured business article focuses on the Occupy# movement. We take a look at how this movement impacts business, and how the savvy can establish themselves as caring and concerned in the midst of the unrest. Other business articles and links offer ideas and information about structuring or requesting the year-end bonus, and about holiday gift-giving for employees and customers.
Putting business aside, we recognize that personal issues often take center stage during the holiday season. We've therefore included articles and links to information regarding personal gift-giving, coping with holiday stress, and our own "Personal Matters" article on managing holiday conflict.
As this is our last newsletter of the year, I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank those who have helped us grow and thrive. Special thanks to my business advisors, in particular to Mashuri, Rae Dawn, and Barbara who offer frequent counsel and heartfelt advice. Thank you to two fantastic referral partners, Nathan Ackeret of Orion and Sue Ben-David of Lewitt-Hackman, who have recommended our services time and again. Finally, thank you to all our past and continuing clients for your trust, as well as for the referrals you have given us. Our relationships with you have helped us to grow in wisdom and in size.
2011 has been a remarkable year for us, and we look forward to continuing to be your partner in peace in 2012.
All the best,
|
|
|
Featured Business Article
by Candice Gottlieb-Clark
Occupy# - Impacting Your Business
The Occupy# movement which is growing throughout our cities has implications that stretch beyond the obvious. This movement is not just about the unemployed and underemployed, but about the concerns all Americans are having about the future of our country. It isn't just about Wall Street and big-government decision making, but stretches to concerns about Main Street and organizational leadership.
Through these stressful times business owners and leaders are gaining the unique opportunity to stand out from that cynicism and negativity, and to come forward as a company that cares.
What Steps Can Business Leaders Take? Read more
|
|
Personal Matters
by Candice Gottlieb-Clark
Surviving Holiday Conflicts
If you find that 'the most wonderful time of the year' is instead filled with tension, you're not alone. Conflict often comes from difficulties associated with negotiating time spent among loved ones and over concerns of past conflicts re-igniting or new ones emerging. Add in a little too much "merry-making" and issues of addiction and inappropriate behavior can sneak up on you, too. While stressful on their own, these events are then co-mingled with what are supposed to be joyous and happy celebrations, often making survival the real goal of the holiday season.
Here are some suggestions for handling these difficult situations, and getting through this year's holiday season, unscathed. Read more
|
|
From Entrepreneur.com
Capitalize on Meaningful and Affordable Gifts
Small businesses want their clients and employees to know they're appreciated, and the holidays provide an ideal opportunity to say thank you. Most businesses don't have extra money to throw around, so you have to be practical and--dare we say?--sometimes even cheap.
Here are some creative and inexpensive holiday gift ideas that speak volumes without breaking the bank.
you own a small business - food or otherwise - the economy likely has you very worried. Read more
|
|
From Life123.com
Coping with Holiday Stress
Do you need help coping with holiday stress? Each year just before Thanksgiving, people start acting strange because of holiday stress. The holidays are supposed to be a season of comfort and joy but sadly, they become days of stress and anxiety. The holidays seem to raise stress levels and lower our ability to enjoy the season.
Here are a few stress erasers to help lower your stress and increase your cheer during this holiday season. Read more
|
|
Curious about our services and training programs?
At Mediating Solutions we team with business owners, Human Resource departments, and C-suite professionals to provide services and programs that improve workplace relations, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and provide for improved skills in communication and conflict resolution.
Services Include*:
- Mediation/Conflict Resolution
- Group Facilitation and Problem Solving
- Leadership Coaching
- Training and Corporate Retreats
We are happy to meet with you to discuss ideas for improving your work environment, company culture, and employee relations.
*For more details on our programs and services, please visit our website or contact us at (818) 400-5670. |
|
|
|
|
Nov/Dec 2011
Volume 6, Issue 7
|
|
Candice Gottlieb-Clark
President
|
|
Already on our list?
Be sure you only get the information that you want from us!
Update Email Preferences
|
Making Sense of the Holiday Bonus Holiday and Year-End Bonus programs are intended to encourages hard work and reward results. Here are some articles about constructing - or requesting - a bonus program that works.
Information for the Business owner:
How to Structure a Bonus Plan
Create an Effective Bonus Structure
Information for the Employee:
Negotiating a Performance-Based Bonus
Negotiating the Year-End Bonus __________________
Holiday Inspired Ideas
Budgets may be tight - but creativity is never in short supply. One of my favorite holiday "gifts" is something homemade or handmade. Read my Blog for some easy ideas.
Gifts You Can Make
Do you know a current or former Girl Scout? For $5 you can help her walk (in spirit) with the Girl Scouts of Greater LA float at this years Rose Parade.
Girl Scouts
Rose Parade Float
Need a few inexpensive ideas? This list offers ideas for business and personal gifts.
Gift Ideas Under $20
|
|
__________________
 Our Webinar Program Delivers!
Our Peace-Maker Training webinar series is getting rave reviews!
You'll gain new insights into the causes of conflict, and learn practical techniques for preventing and managing workplace conflict.
Our 3-session program, conducted via PowerPoint is available for download.
Watch a short segment
For more details about the program and it's content:
More Information
Or, to purchase one or more 1-hour segments, please contact us.
This series has been Pre-approved for 3.0 general credits by HRCI
This seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program.
|
|
