The field of industrial relations and the relationship between management and employees, particularly groups of employees represented by a union, requires professional knowledge and expertise to achieve the best outcome between both parties. Workplace relations can take place on many levels, such as the "shop-floor", the regional level, and the national level. The distribution of power amongst these levels can greatly shape the way a business operates and its ability to adjust in changing business conditions. The Workplace Relations expertise of our Senior Human Resource Practitioners has been developed over many years of negotiation.

The advantage of seeking support for industrial relations negotiation

The constant changing of Industrial Legislation, Tribunals, Commissions (State and Federal jurisdiction) Awards, and Minimum Wage Adjustments present a minefield of complexity. No one could be blamed for being uncertain as to how all the Industrial Relations changes impact upon their organisation.

It has become more and more difficult to stay up to date and abreast of the legislated issues and the local issues that impact on organisations.

Just as you would hire experts to maintain critical assets, you can now access expert advice and assistance to plan and negotiate your way through Industrial issues, such as union negotiations relating to enterprise bargaining, termination, change management, career transition, unfair dismissal, shop floor grievances, industrial disputes.

Successful organisations understand how to communicate directly with their workforce. Well developed strategies and plans manage industrial relations issues before they arise and when supported by people & culture framework, manage the situation effectively and equitably. Dekro Human Resource Services has Senior Industrial Relations Practitioners which can become an extension of your management team to:

• provide a complete industrial relations resource or function or support an existing team
  
• develop communication strategies designed to avoid industrial relations issues or union involvement
  
• facilitate planning sessions with your management team to formulate your organisations agenda for a future enterprise agreement
  
• undertaking "face to face" negotiations with union officials
• provide advice on industrial relations or employee relations issues as they arise

In essence the amount of involvement by our Human Resource Practitioners is based on the type of support you feel you need. Dekro Consulting is here to become a valuable addition to your organisation and your management team.

For assistance or more information on how we can support your business with industrial relations advice, please contact Deanne or Doug on 03 9458 5144 or by clicking on one of the links below. We will be happy to assist you with your enquiry.