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Acas welcomes the review of conflict resolution

Thursday 22 March 2007
National 

Following a wide-ranging independent review by Michael Gibbons on improving the way employment disputes are resolved, Acas is pleased that the review is moving forward.

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Rita Donaghy, Acas Chair said:

'We are encouraged that the issues surrounding dispute resolution are being taken seriously and new approaches are being considered.

Dispute resolution is an issue that potentially affects every workplace and costs the UK economy heavily if it is not tackled at an early stage. The key is to prevent disputes happening in the first place through good employment relations. Where this is not possible, the system must allow for a quick, effective resolution that is fair to all parties.'

Notes to editors

1.  Acas' aim is to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. It provides information, advice, training and a range of services working with employers and employees to prevent or resolve problems and improve performance. It is an independent statutory body governed by a Council consisting of the Acas Chair and employer, trade union and independent members.

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