Global and International Trends Facing the Employment & Recruitment Industry In Ireland
The Employment & Recruitment Federation’s annual conference, “Post Pandemic Transformation: From Survive to Thrive” took place on 10th March where I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion on global and international trends, in particular relating to the employment and recruitment industry. The panel was chaired by Alison Comyn (Journalist/News Anchor and Communications Consultant), and also featured Bettina Schaller (Global World of Work Executive, President
Why Employment Relations (ER) Negotiations Are Different?
Advice For Managers Who Are Negotiating With Trade Unions Introduction The purpose of this “Stratis Insights Paper” is to provide guidance to management representatives who have to engage in a set of negotiations with a Trade Union or Group of Unions. (GOU). There are many definitions of the term ‘negotiations’ but essentially it involves two parties engaging with each other with a view to reaching an agreement on terms that are acceptable to both sides. It is in essence a jo
Leading People from the Front Line – The Key to Performance
Many organisations focus and prioritise the rational approach to defining what needs to be done, to what standard and using the whip for non-compliance. Influencing performance involves more emotional engagement, knowing where people are now and what needs to be done to increase energy and commitment. The latter is an outcome focused strategy, and all metrics must reflect this. Darwin is alleged to have coined the phase “survival of the fittest” and consequently all forms of
Employment Rights Appeals to the Labour Court...Part 1
Scope of the Article My previous Stratis article dealt with how to deal with industrial relations disputes which are referred to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and the Labour Court, this is the first in a series of articles which will deal with employment rights disputes before the Labour Court. The approach to employment rights and industrial relations is very different. Firstly let me distinguish the difference between “industrial relations disputes” and “employme
How Can Employment Relations Contribute to a HR Strategy?
As we emerge from the impact of the pandemic on work organisation, amidst the effort to attract and retain talent, employers as part of their HR Strategy are increasingly examining opportunities to build a better people experience at work. More typically this is about creating the environment, culture, leadership style and relationships that encourages every employee to give their best, more of the time. As part of the corporate vision, the delivery of the HR strategy will no
High-level (LEEF) Working Group on Collective Bargaining (CB) & Industrial Relations and EU Proposal
Draft EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages Moves Closer. The draft EU Directive on adequate minimum wages continues to work its way through the EU approval process and further negotiations between the European Commission, EU Parliament and the Council will determine the final text of the Directive. These discussions are taking place under the French Presidency over the first half of 2022. The current text of the draft Directive will require all Member States to “take measur
