Richard Saundry

In an era of rapid technological, economic and political change, there is a growing awareness of the challenges of income inequality, employment insecurity and workplace conflict. In this context, positive relationships between management and trade unions offer an opportunity to negotiate change and create fairer and more productive workplaces. Part of the Palgrave Executive Essentials series, this engaging text is the only dedicated resource for executive learners, professionals and students of human resources and labour relations, providing a strategic management guide to employee relations in the unionised workplace. Combining theory with practical examples and tools relating to negotiations with unions and management of a unionised workforce, this book is a one-stop-shop for students, instructors and practitioners looking to supplement their understanding of employment relations with hands-on knowledge of this vitally important context. It includes case studies, reflective questions, suggested resources and further reading for additional learning. It will be a vital resource for executive education courses on employment relations and managing a unionised workforce, as well as MBA students and exec-MA students, as well as the wider practitioner community.

This is a key textbook for postgraduate students taking a module in employment relations on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited master's courses Managing Employment Relations explains what employment relations means, what the key theories and processes are and how these apply in practice. It explains the legal aspects of employment relations as well as coverage of employee representation, employee voice and participation. There is also expert discussion of how to manage workplace conflict, grievances, workplace discipline as well as how to manage redundancies and employee exits. This eighth edition now includes updated coverage of workplace unions, new material on what role ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues play in the employment relationship and discussion of talent retention and reward. Pedagogical features throughout include learning objectives, reflective activities, real-world examples, explore further boxes, key learning points and review questions. Online resources include a lecturer manual, lecture slides, sample essay questions, annotated weblinks and additional real-world examples.

This is a key textbook for postgraduate students taking a module in employment relations on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited master's courses Managing Employment Relations explains what employment relations means, what the key theories and processes are and how these apply in practice. It explains the legal aspects of employment relations as well as coverage of employee representation, employee voice and participation. There is also expert discussion of how to manage workplace conflict, grievances, workplace discipline as well as how to manage redundancies and employee exits. This eighth edition now includes updated coverage of workplace unions, new material on what role ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues play in the employment relationship and discussion of talent retention and reward. Pedagogical features throughout include learning objectives, reflective activities, real-world examples, explore further boxes, key learning points and review questions. Online resources include a lecturer manual, lecture slides, sample essay questions, annotated weblinks and additional real-world examples.