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Workplace Disputes Are Surging — Here's Why

Mediations Australia Season 1 Episode 22

📈 Why are workplace disputes in Australia surging — and what can you actually do about it? 

The Fair Work Commission just dropped some eye-opening numbers: 44,075 lodgements this year alone. That's a 10% jump. Unfair dismissal claims? Over 16,000. Anonymous tip-offs to the Fair Work Ombudsman? Up 50%. Something's shifting in Australian workplaces, and most people haven't noticed yet. 

In this podcast, we break down: 

⚡ The 3 key reasons workplace disputes are climbing fast 

⚡ Why hybrid work and flexible arrangements are creating new friction 

⚡ The hidden costs of letting conflict fester (hint: it's not just money) 

⚡ How early workplace mediation can resolve disputes in hours — not months 

⚡ A real case study: a workplace mess sorted in just 3 hours 

Whether you're an employer navigating a tricky situation or an employee who feels unheard, this video gives you the insights to take control before things escalate. 

🔗 Need help resolving a workplace dispute? Visit Mediations Australia: www.mediationsaustralia.com.au

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