Mediation saves businesses time, money, and pain

A dispute between employer and employee could mean days, if not years, of legal proceedings, costing businesses time and money, but mediation could be a tremendous asset for both employer and employee during such times of conflict, says Amrita Mallik, a Hawaii mediator and workplace conflict resolution consultant.

"Mediation can take anywhere from hours to days," she said. "But it's not an exaggeration to say mediation could last eight hours or less versus legal proceedings that could last eight…