Yesterday I attended the IRS conference on working with trade unions. The conference was chaired by Bruce Warman, former HR director of Vauxhall Motors, who spoke of his concern that skills in handling industrial relations had been sidelined during years of relative calm, as HR professionals focused more on areas such as talent development, training and retention. This is only becoming apparent now as employers are having to deal with more difficult relations with unions and staff a result of the recession.
If you missed the conference yesterday, there is another IRS event coming up - the IRS Masterclass on formal trade union negotiations - this time with a more practical focus and the chance to take part in a mock negotiation.
The masterclass will take place on 4 November 2009 in London and will include guidance both on best practice and on the law covering trade union negotiations.
You can register for the masterclass on the IRS events website.
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