The Ombuds Blog: EEOC Ombuds to Speak at HR Conference

Joe Bontke, Outreach Manager and Ombudsman for the Houston district office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will address the Wichita Falls Human Resource Management Association on September 18. Brontke will discuss conflict resolution and how appropriate actions taken early in a conflict can avoid EEOC complaints and litigation. (Whichita Falls Times Record.)

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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Austria -- Ombudsstelle

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

Germany -- Ombudspersonen

Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

Switzerland -- ombudsmann

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August 29, 2013

EEOC Ombuds to Speak at HR Conference

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