Transformational Industrial IR and Employee Relations ER

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program delves into advanced strategies and contemporary approaches in industrial relations (IR) and employee relations (ER), enabling professionals to stay ahead in a dynamic environment. It empowers participants to implement effective IR and ER practices and drive organizational success.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of industrial and employee relations.

• Develop strategies for managing workplace conflicts and negotiations.

• Implement effective communication and engagement techniques.

• Utilize best practices for maintaining positive labor relations.

• Align IR and ER strategies with organizational goals.

Targeted Audience:

• HR Managers.

• Employee Relations Specialists.

• Labor Relations Managers.

• Organizational Development Professionals.

• Senior HR Executives.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Fundamentals of Industrial and Employee Relations:

• Understanding industrial relations principles.

• The role of employee relations in organizational success.

• Key stakeholders in industrial relations.

• The legal framework governing IR and ER.

• Historical context and evolution of labor relations.

Unit 2:

Conflict Management and Negotiation Strategies:

• Identifying sources of workplace conflicts.

• Techniques for conflict resolution.

• Negotiation strategies and tactics.

• Mediation and arbitration processes.

• Case studies on successful conflict management.

Unit 3:

Communication and Engagement Techniques:

• Effective communication strategies in the workplace.

• Employee engagement best practices.

• Building trust and transparency with employees.

• Techniques for fostering a positive work culture.

• Tools for measuring employee engagement.

Unit 4:

Maintaining Positive Labor Relations:

• Strategies for maintaining positive labor relations.

• The role of unions and collective bargaining.

• Handling grievances and disciplinary actions.

• Employee representation and advocacy.

• Best practices for labor-management cooperation.

Unit 5:

Aligning IR and ER Strategies with Organizational Goals:

• Integrating IR and ER with business strategy.

• Aligning labor relations with organizational objectives.

• Utilizing HR analytics in industrial and employee relations.

• Communicating IR and ER strategies to stakeholders.

• Future trends in industrial and employee relations.