Developing an effective strategy to manage your relationship with Trade Unions

HR is moving beyond traditional support functions to become a strategic driver of success in schools and trusts. 

In this sofa session, we are offering practical guidance on navigating key aspects of workplace relations, from handling disputes effectively with top tips for conflict resolution, to negotiating a trade union recognition agreement with confidence. We will also explore forthcoming legislative changes that are set to impact labour relations, ensuring you are fully prepared for the road ahead

Join us for a practical discussion on the evolving role of HR and how strategic thinking can help your school stay ahead. 

During the session we will be covering the following:

• How to handle a dispute - top tips for conflict resolution. 

• Negotiating a TU recognition agreement. 
• Forthcoming legislative changes affecting our labour relations. 

Let us introduce you to this week's professional speaker

Paul Luffman

Paul is an experienced Employment Law professional and manager with a proven track record of successfully working within unionised environments, providing extensive insights into developing strategies and policies that can lead the business or organisation forward.  He is a problem solver whose extensive background of employee relations, industrial relations and litigation has given him the reputation as someone who thrives on dealing with disputes and messy people problems. Paul spends his spare time volunteering for a local grassroots football club in the New Forest. He is an FA qualified level 2 coach who manages 3 youth teams at the club.