Labor & Employment Consulting
LR & ER Support
- Assisting with union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, and conflict resolution within unionized environments.
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations while fostering positive labor relations.
- Providing guidance on employee relations policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Advising on conflict prevention strategies and proactive management approaches.
Contract Ombuds
What is an Ombudsman?
An Ombudsman (or Ombudsperson) is a neutral, confidential, and impartial resource dedicated to conflict resolution within an organization. If your small business or organization needs an ombudsman for a specific event or ongoing support, please request a consultation.
Benefits of an Organizational Ombuds
An Ombudsman can "humanize" an organization by providing safe spaces for individuals to voice concerns and facilitating communication between conflicting parties. They can also help reduce costs related to conflict by addressing issues informally and keeping management informed about trends that may impact the organization.
An Ombudsman provides informal assistance without conducting formal investigations or taking sides.
Organizational Conflict Coaching
For Leaders
Our leadership coaching services empower leaders to navigate organizational challenges with confidence, using tailored strategies grounded in conflict resolution principles. By fostering self-awareness and promoting collaborative problem-solving, we help leaders transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation.
For Teams
Team coaching combines individual conflict coaching with group dynamics to improve overall team performance. We guide teams through diagnosing challenges, developing customized strategies, and facilitating workshops to enhance communication and trust. The goal is to help your team move from conflict to collaboration, creating a more cohesive and high-performing unit.
Individual Conflict Coaching
For Individuals
Our one-on-one coaching sessions empower you to engage with interpersonal or professional conflicts more confidently. You will develop a deeper understanding of the conflict, explore potential solutions, and build the skills needed to manage future disputes. Our approach incorporates goal-setting, conflict analysis, and practical action planning.
Note on Individual Coaching Sessions
Our coaching is distinct from counseling or legal advice; we aim to empower you with practical conflict management skills, not to provide therapeutic or legal guidance.
Our coaching sessions provide personalized support to help clients manage conflicts effectively in personal and professional settings. These sessions focus on developing strategies to handle disputes, improve communication, and foster positive relationships, whether you're an employee, manager, student, or dealing with conflicts at school, home, or work.
Organizational Development
Training & Development
Mekling Group offers tailored course development and academic training programs to meet your organization’s unique needs or educational goals. We specialize in creating research-based curricula and practical training that cover essential conflict resolution skills, workplace communication, negotiation strategies, and specific conflict scenarios. Whether for academic institutions or organizational teams, our customized solutions ensure practical, impactful learning experiences that align with your objectives.
Research
Mekling Group conducts in-depth research to provide data-driven insights and innovative solutions for professional organizations in human resources, labor and employee relations, and conflict resolution frameworks. Our founder, deeply invested in the academic study of conflict analysis and resolution and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the field, brings a research-driven approach to all our services. By applying the latest methodologies and insights, we ensure our conflict resolution practices are both cutting-edge and highly effective in advancing organizational success.