With school back in full swing and football season kicking off, it’s time to celebrate the end of summer with a look back at what the Prism team has been up to over the last few months!

Many parties unintentionally create obstacles before mediation even begins — making a successful outcome harder to achieve Here are the most common pre-mediation missteps we see, and what you can do instead.

Meet Buddy, our North Louisiana mediator and fixer-upper king!

Instead of thinking about mediation as “late” or “early,” it is more useful to think in terms of claim triggers — events and conditions that signal the file is ready for structured resolution discussions.

Read on to learn some fun facts about our resident treat queen & organizer extraordinaire, Connie!

Mediation is not a last-ditch tactic. It is not a soft option. It is not interchangeable with an internal meeting. And when you look at total claim cost, it is rarely “expensive.”

Read on to learn some fun facts about our mediator, Sean!

sychosocial risk factors aren’t minor details — they’re serious contributors to prolonged disability and slow return to work. For employers, and risk managers, mediation isn’t just a dispute resolution tool. It’s a strategic advantage.