Join us for an engaging session exploring the role of trade unions in today's workplace.

With insights from Acas Collective Conciliator Malcolm Phillips and Lucy O'Melia, Head of Learning and Development Services, IPA (Involvement and Participation Association), we'll examine trade union recognition, effective partnership working, collective conciliation, myth-busting and the importance of employee voice in creating thriving workplaces.

In the session, we will:

• Explore the role of trade unions in today's workplace and their impact on employment relations.

• Gain practical insight into employee voice, consultation and partnership working.

• Understand how trade unions become recognised and what recognition means for employers.

• Learn about the role of Acas and how collective conciliation helps resolve workplace disputes.

• Challenge common myths and misconceptions about trade unions.

• Discover why workplace relationships break down and how trust can be rebuilt.

• Explore approaches to creating collaborative employer-union relationships that benefit all parties.

• Hear practical examples of positive employment relations and partnership working in action.

What You'll Learn:

• The purpose, structure and function of trade unions.

• How employee voice contributes to engagement and organisational success.

• The principles of trade union recognition and consultation.

• How collective conciliation works in practice.

• Strategies for preventing and managing workplace conflict.

• Ways to strengthen trust, communication and collaboration in the workplace.

Please note:

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This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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