Labour Relations in the Public Sector Training Course: Building Strong Workforce Partnerships for Effective Governance

Introduction

Labour relations play a pivotal role in shaping the performance, stability, and sustainability of public institutions. As government organizations rely heavily on effective collaboration between employees, management, and labor unions, mastering the dynamics of labor relations is essential for fostering productivity and minimizing conflicts. This specialized training course equips public sector leaders and HR professionals with the skills to manage negotiations, resolve disputes, and establish fair workplace policies that strengthen institutional capacity.

With a focus on collective bargaining, dispute resolution, employment rights, and workforce engagement, this program provides practical strategies to improve employer-employee relationships in the public sector. By integrating legal frameworks, organizational behavior, and conflict management, participants will gain the expertise to build trust, ensure compliance, and enhance workforce morale while driving effective service delivery.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Public sector HR managers and directors
  • Government officials involved in labor relations
  • Policy makers in employment and labor management
  • Trade union representatives and leaders
  • Organizational development practitioners
  • Employee relations officers
  • Public service negotiators and mediators
  • Senior executives in public institutions

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of labor relations in the public sector
  • Strengthen collaboration between government and labor unions
  • Apply effective conflict resolution strategies
  • Develop negotiation skills for labor agreements
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations
  • Promote fairness and equity in workforce management
  • Enhance employee engagement and morale
  • Address grievances through structured mechanisms
  • Foster transparency in labor-management relations
  • Build sustainable labor policies for long-term stability

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Labour Relations in the Public Sector

  • Defining labor relations
  • Role of labor relations in governance
  • Historical evolution of public sector labor relations
  • Stakeholders in labor relations
  • Challenges in public service labor management

Module 2: Legal Frameworks Governing Labour Relations

  • National and international labor laws
  • Employment rights in the public sector
  • Compliance with labor standards
  • Collective agreements and legal obligations
  • Case law and precedents in labor disputes

Module 3: Collective Bargaining in Government Institutions

  • Principles of collective bargaining
  • Negotiation strategies for agreements
  • Structuring bargaining processes
  • Role of unions in collective agreements
  • Challenges in collective bargaining

Module 4: Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

  • Common causes of labor disputes
  • Mediation and arbitration processes
  • Grievance handling mechanisms
  • Preventing workplace conflicts
  • Best practices in dispute resolution

Module 5: Negotiation Skills for Labour Relations

  • Preparing for negotiations
  • Building negotiation strategies
  • Effective communication in bargaining
  • Closing agreements successfully
  • Maintaining post-negotiation relationships

Module 6: Employee Rights and Workplace Equity

  • Understanding employee rights
  • Promoting fairness and equality
  • Addressing discrimination issues
  • Gender equity in the public sector
  • Policy frameworks for inclusivity

Module 7: Union-Management Collaboration

  • Building positive union-management relations
  • Role of unions in workforce stability
  • Joint decision-making practices
  • Resolving management-union tensions
  • Case studies of collaboration success

Module 8: Grievance Handling Mechanisms

  • Identifying grievance types
  • Steps in grievance procedures
  • Role of HR in grievance management
  • Ensuring transparency in processes
  • Reducing grievances through policy reforms

Module 9: Labour Relations Communication Strategies

  • Effective communication with employees
  • Information sharing with unions
  • Media and public communication in disputes
  • Role of dialogue in building trust
  • Digital tools for labor communication

Module 10: Employee Engagement and Motivation in Labour Relations

  • Linking labor relations to motivation
  • Role of recognition in labor stability
  • Encouraging participation in decision-making
  • Improving job satisfaction
  • Building commitment to public service

Module 11: Labour Relations Policy Development

  • Designing effective policies
  • Aligning policies with institutional goals
  • Policy evaluation and review mechanisms
  • Legal compliance in policy creation
  • Policy communication and enforcement

Module 12: Case Studies in Public Sector Labour Relations

  • Successful government-union collaborations
  • Lessons from international labor relations
  • Failures in labor relations and remedies
  • Comparative analysis of labor systems
  • Policy lessons from best practices

Module 13: Ethical Dimensions of Labour Relations

  • Ethics in labor negotiations
  • Transparency in agreements
  • Avoiding corruption in labor relations
  • Building trust through ethics
  • Code of conduct for negotiators

Module 14: Labour Relations Risk Management

  • Identifying risks in labor management
  • Mitigating potential disputes
  • Crisis management in labor relations
  • Role of HR in risk reduction
  • Building resilience in labor policies

Module 15: The Future of Labour Relations in the Public Sector

  • Emerging trends in labor relations
  • Impact of technology on workforce management
  • Globalization and labor challenges
  • Building sustainable labor relations systems
  • Preparing for future workforce demands

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

Labour Relations In The Public Sector Training Course: Building Strong Workforce Partnerships For Effective Governance in Papua New Guinea
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