Series 4: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in Belgium Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their Jobs - Professor Barney Jordaan

Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show

Title: Series 4: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in Belgium Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their Jobs with Professor Barney Jordaan

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Barney on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. He was a professor of law and human rights lawyer in South Africa who realised that the law only works for people who can afford it. This sparked his interest in negotiation, mediation and other consensus-seeking approaches to promote a form of “subjective” justice where the law failed to provide sufficient protection. He now focuses on negotiation, conflict leadership and dispute resolution processes resolving disputes that impact organisations. At Vlerick Business School, he teaches the MBA, Masters, open executive, and company-specific programmes. He is the co-founder and vice-chair of the Institute for Negotiation Innovation. He provides negotiation and conflict coaching and helps organisations develop coherent corporate negotiation strategies. Barney wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile below: https://www.vlerick.com/en/find-faculty-and-experts/barney-jordaan/ In this episode, we examined the definition of ADR and its potential as a tool to combat discrimination, bullying, and harassment in the workplace. Professor Barney highlighted important questions to consider before determining the process to follow. These questions include: 'How serious is the situation, i.e., has the victim suffered any physical, mental, or emotional distress or harm'? In furtherance, we offer a comprehensive overview of the obstacles employees face when reporting these issues. We also consider the critical role that HR departments and organisational leaders play in creating safe and supportive spaces for reporting the issues mentioned earlier via ADR methods. Additionally, we explored strategies organisations can employ to cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion that encourages employees to come forward with any experiences of bullying, harassment, or discrimination. Finally, Professor Barney proffered practical ways of utilising ADR methods to create a safer and more respectful workplace. The focus was on how those who may have experienced bullying could be supported. #adr #podcast #toxicworkplace #workplaceconflict #bullying #discrimination #harrassment #employees #awareness #disputeresolution #peace #interview #professor #education #mediation #negotiation #highereducation #organisations #HR #technology #digitaltechnology #innovation #vlerickbusinessschool #stellenbosch #universityofcapetown #vousparlezadr #letsmakeadrgoviral #viral #southafrica #capetown #belgium #europe #africa #northamerica #asia #latinoamerica #southamerica #world #trending #tiktok #tseries #youtubeshorts #youtube #founding #education #street #awareness #workplace #linkedin #achievements #subscribe #shortvideo #shorts #viral #conflict #talkshow #tv #podcast #podcasting #viralvideo