This one-day workshop gives practical insights into how to analyse and intervene in workplace conflict situations. Through practical exercises based on ‘real world’ scenarios, participants will learn how to apply a range of tools to better understand ‘what is going … Continue reading →

The Implementation Body for the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 in its first annual report established that estimated sustainable pay bill savings in the order of €289m had been achieved during the review period. The saving was driven primarily by a … Continue reading →

I have started a discussion group on LinkedIn called Industrial and Employee Relations Forum People with a particular interest in IR/ER should find something of interest there either in the discussions, promotions or job advertisements. It’s an open forum so … Continue reading →

Public Affairs Ireland is offering a course on how to make the most effective use of the public dispute resolution agencies, particularly the Labour Relations Commission on 8th June 2011.

Despite what we say about the potential that conflict has to generate energy, great solutions, deeper understanding and so on – the reality is that it mainly causes pain, stress and under-performance. Maybe we handle conflict badly most of the … Continue reading →

Independent College Dublin is hosting an important Conference on Mediation on 14th May coming. Check out the programme.

I have just issued a client newsletter which focuses on conflict in the workplace of a non-industrial relations type – within and between groups such as teams, departments, work units – and on how such conflicts can be addressed constructively … Continue reading →

  Two events worth considering are the upcoming Public Affairs Ireland Conference on the Croke Park Agreement and this year’s Mediators’ Institute of Ireland Conference. Both have strong lineups (including yours truly at MII) and sessions on topics of limmediate … Continue reading →

Two events worth considering are the upcoming Public Affairs Ireland Conference on the Croke Park Agreement and this year’s Mediators’ Institute of Ireland Conference. Both have strong lineups (including yours truly at MII) and sessions on topics of immediate relevance … Continue reading →

Shortly after it was negotiated, it looked like the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 was a proverbial busted flush such was the level of opposition to it. Today, barring a miracle, the Agreement will be accepted by ICTU’s Public Services Committee … Continue reading →