12 Feb 24-16 Feb 24 (London, UK), 13 May 24-17 May 24 (London, UK), 18 Nov 24-22 Nov 24 (Dubai, UAE),

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to excel in managing labor relations within organizations. It covers key aspects of labor negotiation, the legal framework, and strategies for building positive labor-management relationships. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the collective bargaining process and acquire the tools needed to negotiate effectively while maintaining a productive and harmonious workplace.

Learning Outcome

• Gain a solid foundation in labor relations theory and historical perspectives.
• Explore the importance of labor unions and their impact on workplaces
• Understand Industrial relations within the broad socio-economic context.
• Understand the stages of collective bargaining, from initial preparation to contract ratification.
• Learn negotiation techniques and strategies for achieving mutually beneficial agreements
• Understand the rights and responsibilities of both labor and management under the law
• Examine labor laws, regulations, and their implications for collective bargaining.
• Develop effective negotiation skills for labor relations
• Understand the role of mediators and arbitrators in labor conflicts
• Discuss ethical considerations in labor negotiations and decision-making

Indicative Contents

• Understanding Labor Relations and effective bargaining process
• Examine labor laws, regulations, and their implications for collective bargaining
• Negotiation Skills and Techniques
• Use of strategic management as a labour relation tool
• Emerging trends in labor relations
• Effects of trade unions at work
• Labour relations and best practices
• Health and safety at work
• Explore ethical issues related to labor relations practices
• Examine labor relations in the global context, including international labor standards and organizations
• Understand how globalization affects labor relations
• Enforcing the collective bargaining agreement