Alternative dispute resolution describes a range of techniques that involve a neutral third party helping to resolve a dispute between two parties, before recourse to courts or tribunals is necessary. Types of alternative dispute resolution include arbitration, conciliation, mediation and early neutral evaluation.
The new industrial relations framework is based on four principles: collaboration, proportionality, accountability and balancing the interests of workers, employers and the public.
New official data suggests a mixed picture for the UK’s labour market, with employment down on the previous month
Only 36% of employees believe a full resolution achieved in workplace conflict they have experienced according to a CIPD report.
Changes in HR practices help an NHS Wales organisation save more than £730,000 a year and boost employee wellbeing.Â
The Labour government has begun its first week in power with announcements and meetings related to its election pledges on employment.
A strike and action short of a strike have been called off after Tata Steel indicated it would enter into negotiations.
Industrial relations experts have urged HR professionals to rebuild their industrial relations skills and invest in relationships with trade unions.
A GMC survey has revealed that thousands of doctors could leave UK practice.
Employees at the Office for National Statistics have voted to strike in protest against a return-to-office mandate.
The musicians have now been offered seven months of guaranteed work, a minimum redundancy payment and improvements to their new contracts.
HR analysts at Gartner have revealed nine workplace trends they believe will dominate 2024.
Junior doctors in Wales have voted to strike as the UK government and the British Medical Association (BMA) reach a pay deal for specialist doctors.
As organisations deal with disputes and wellbeing issues, demand for employee relations managers is high.
The RMT union and train operators have reached an agreement which could potentially end their long-running dispute over pay and job security.
Local governments have reached an agreement with unions over their 2023/24 pay deal, which will be backdated to 1 April.
