Introduction

This course is suitable both for HR practitioners in newly unionized companies, or seasoned veterans of collective agreement negotiations who are looking for more structure in the way they approach collective agreement negotiations. The emphasis here is on good preparation, management alignment and cost management rather than negotiating skills.


Objectives

By the end of the one day session, participants will learn:

1. Where to find market data on terms and conditions of employment.
2. How to prepare a proposal to management for a negotiating mandate.
3. How to track cost of proposals and cost impact of shifts in negotiating positions.
4. Rules governing collective agreements.
5. How to draft a new collective agreement.


Outline

1. Introduction to industrial relations in Singapore
2. Basic rules on unionization and collective agreements
3. Preparation for collective agreement negotiations
4. Getting management approval
5. Using a spreadsheet to keep overview on cost
6. Tips on winning strategies
7. Drafting a Collective Agreement

Who should attend

HR & Non HR Directors, Managers, Executives who are either new to the organisation or need to refresh collective bargaining skills.



Trainer

Vernon Nunis is currently General Manager (Human Resources) at a highly successful aerospace company. He holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Political Science) degree from NUS and has more than 20 years experience in human resources, with particular strengths in industrial relations and performance management. He has negotiated and concluded more than a dozen collective agreements.



Admin

Date: Thursday, 26 October 2006
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Hotel Phoenix, Singapore
Refreshment: Buffet lunch, tea, coffee and snacks will be served
Closing Date: 16 October 2006


Cost

S$450 for HRSINGAPORE Premium subscribers.

S$480 for HRSINGAPORE Community subscribers.

S$545 for SMEs who register via SDF EasyNet (Course Code: 00026).

S$580 for non-subscribers.



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