Explore the new landscape of labor relations and employee engagement with our comprehensive 2-Day Labor Relations and Employee Engagement Certificate Program. This immersive course addresses the latest developments in the field, including the Executive Order on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, which emphasizes unionization and collective bargaining. The changing landscape brought on by the evolving roles of the NLRB, EEOC, and a reinvigorated OSHA have dramatically increased the importance of these agencies for US businesses. In this program, our expert instructors will provide valuable insights into navigating these changes while fostering a collaborative workplace environment. The second half of the course delves into the essential aspects of employee engagement, focusing on creating and maintaining a diverse and innovative workplace. Learn how to cultivate an enterprise where happy, motivated individuals work together to develop products that you and your community truly believe in. Discover the power of a workplace where everyone is engaged, goals are met, careers grow, and profits create new opportunities for employees and their families. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your career and transform your organization with our cutting-edge Labor Relations & Employee Engagement Certificate Program. Register today and unlock the secrets to a thriving workplace culture.
Explore the new landscape of labor relations and employee engagement with our comprehensive 2-Day Labor Relations and Employee Engagement Certificate Program. This immersive course addresses the latest developments in the field, including the Executive Order on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, which emphasizes unionization and collective bargaining. The changing landscape brought on by the evolving roles of the NLRB, EEOC, and a reinvigorated OSHA have dramatically increased the importance of these agencies for US businesses. In this program, our expert instructors will provide valuable insights into navigating these changes while fostering a collaborative workplace environment. The second half of the course delves into the essential aspects of employee engagement, focusing on creating and maintaining a diverse and innovative workplace. Learn how to cultivate an enterprise where happy, motivated individuals work together to develop products that you and your community truly believe in. Discover the power of a workplace where everyone is engaged, goals are met, careers grow, and profits create new opportunities for employees and their families. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your career and transform your organization with our cutting-edge Labor Relations & Employee Engagement Certificate Program. Register today and unlock the secrets to a thriving workplace culture.
2-Day Labor Relations and Employee Engagement Certificate Program
The Drive for Winning Attitudes, Culture, & Results at the Workplace
HRCI – 15 HR(General) Credits SHRM – 15 PDC’s
Are you struggling with employee relations and looking to improve productivity, satisfaction, customer service, and profits? Look no further than our 2-Day Labor Relations and Employee Engagement Certificate Program Training!
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the federal Labor Relations sector, and it’s crucial to stay up to date with these changes. Our course will introduce you to federal labor relations law and regulations, its history and development, and where we are today in that context.
But that’s not all – we’ll also teach you how to handle grievances and negotiations, avoid common pitfalls, and harness the potential for improved employee relations. We’ll cover labor relations and union organizing, collective bargaining, effective communication, alternative dispute resolutions, and more.
And the second half of our course is dedicated to Employee Engagement. We believe that employee relations shouldn’t be contentious – instead, we’ll help you create and maintain an enterprise consisting of happy and motivated people working in a diverse and innovative workplace. You’ll learn how to develop products that you and your community truly believe in and be a part of a team where goals are met and careers grow.
In today’s world, where remote working and generational gaps are leading to disengaged employees, it’s more critical than ever to understand the power of Employee Engagement. Our course will teach you how to design and sustain Employee Engagement in the workplace, leading to increased productivity, satisfaction, customer service, and profits.
Employee Engagement is one of the biggest challenges organizations face today, which is why seminars like ours are being sought to jump-start the excitement that creates winning teams and organizations. Join us for this 2-day seminar and let us help you make your workplace a winning team!
During the training, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that governs labor relations in the United States. You will learn about the history and development of labor relations law and how it has evolved over time. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to handle grievances and negotiations and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to conflicts and disputes between employees and management.
Moreover, you will be introduced to various techniques and strategies for improving employee relations, such as effective communication and alternative dispute resolutions. You will learn how to communicate with employees in a clear, respectful, and productive manner to foster a positive and engaging work environment. You will also explore various approaches to resolving conflicts and disputes, including mediation and arbitration, which can help to build trust and collaboration between employees and management.
By mastering these skills, you will be able to harness the potential of your workforce and create a workplace culture that promotes productivity, engagement, and success. You will be able to establish a healthy and collaborative relationship with your employees, which can help to improve retention rates, reduce turnover, and increase overall job satisfaction. Ultimately, you will be better equipped to navigate the complex world of labor relations and achieve success in your career.
“Employee engagement is an investment we make for the privilege of staying in business.” – Ian Hutchinson
During this seminar you will learn:
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Introduction to federal labor relations law and regulations
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Labor Relations & Union Organizing
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Union Process & Election Bars
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Collective Bargaining
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Effective Communication in Labor Relations
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Alternative Dispute Resolutions
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Union vs Non-Union Status
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Employee engagement and its importance in the workplace
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Creating and maintaining an enterprise with happy and motivated employees
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Developing products that align with your values and those of your community
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Teamwork, career growth, and goal achievement
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Increasing productivity, satisfaction, customer service, and profits through employee engagement
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Alternative Dispute Resolutions
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Challenges faced by organizations in employee engagement and how to overcome them
During this workshop and activities, you will discover why Employee Engagement is the single driver leading to business success and a winning culture. This seminar will also give you the reassurance to create tools and guides that will help you achieve your Employee Engagement goals.
This necessary seminar will benefit you, your team, your leadership, and even your C-Suite by explaining the importance of Employee Engagement and how it increases:
Organization’s Human Capital
Diversity and Innovation
Employee Branding
Employee Value Proposition
Employer of Choice
Positive Company Culture
With our expertise and insight, we will help you assess your situation, reflect & align your goals, create a budget that fits your department, generate your winning strategy, implement to your team efficiently, and finally evaluate your results.
Now it’s to time to open your eyes and become that beacon of hope and success your company needs!
Day 1
Labor Relations
The Rise of Labor Unions in the U.S
Formation of the Knights of Labor -1869
The Sherman Anti-trust Act – 1890
The Clayton Act – 1914
The Railway Labor Act – 1926
Norris LaGuardia Act – 1932
Yellow Dog Contracts
Court Injunctions
The National Labor Relations Act – 1935
Concerted activities
The Labor Management Relation Act – 1947
Featherbedding
Closed shops
Secondary boycotts
Jurisdictional strikes
Hot Cargo agreements
Right-to-work states vs. Forced Unionism states
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
The National Labor Relations Board
Major Functions of the National Labor Relations Board
Oversee union elections
Investigate and resolve Unfair Labor Practices (ULP)
Unfair Labor Practices
Employer Unfair Labor Practices
Union Unfair Labor Practices
The Structure of Union Organizations
Local Union
Business Representative
Union Steward
National or International Unions
The Federation of Unions
How Unions Acquire the Right to Represent Employees
Union Organizer’s Role
Union Authorization Card
Union Campaign Tactics
Internet
Home visits
Inside Organization
Salting
Meetings
Leafleting
Media
Picketing
Petition
Hearing
Witness and Subpoenas
Decision and Direction of Election
Stipulated or Consent Elections
Voter Eligibility
The “Excelsior List”
Official Election Notices
The “24 Hour” Rule
Bars to Election
Contract Bar
Statutory Bar
Certification Bar
Blocking-Charge Bar
Voluntary Recognition
Prior-Petition Bar
What can a Supervisor Can and Cannot Do
No Solicitation and No Distribution Rule
Voting Process
Decertification vs. Deauthorization Process
Collective Bargaining
Operating under a Collective Bargaining Agreement
Weingarten Rights
Collective Bargaining Positions
Collective Bargaining Strategies
Single unit Bargaining
Parallel Bargaining
Multi-employer/Coalition Bargaining
Multi-unit/Coordinated
Collective Bargaining Subjects
Mandatory
Illegal
Voluntary
Collective Bargaining Agreement Topics
Economic Topics
Union Security Clauses
Union Shop
Agency Shop
Closed Shop
Open Shops
Maintenance of Membership
Dues check-off
Zipper Clause
Grievance Process
Strikes & Other Terms
Reasons for Strikes
Public Sector Labor Relations
Civil Service Reform Act
Federal Labor Relations Council
Strategies for Maintaining Non-Union Status
Sufficient Supervision
Communication, communication, communication
No Claims of High-Handed Treatment
Consistent Treatment / No Favoritism
Lack of Abusive Language
Strong Written Rules & Policies
Consistent Application of Policies
Strong Competence in Leadership
Strong Personal Recognition
Strong Employee Participation
No Broken Promises
Recognize Seniority
Strong Grievance Procedure
Strong Identification of Mission, Vision, & Values
Strong Job Design
Do Not Ignore Complaints
Building and Sustaining a Culture of Trust and Teamwork
Provide Competitive Benefits and Fair Wages
Provide Safe Working Conditions
Treat Employees Fairly, Consistently, & with Respect