Dear Sir/Ma,

TECHNIQUES FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF LABOUR DISPUTES IN THE WORKPLACE LMR 50
CALL FOR NOMINATION
Synopsis
While it is commonly admitted that conflict is inevitable, difference is made by the way conflict it is handled. Indeed, the interactions between employees and employers within enterprises can be cooperative and harmonious, or characterized by conflict and disruption. Even where relations are generally good, the very nature of employment relations suggests that some conflicts are inevitable. Such conflicts can, however, be managed within the workplace itself without third-party intervention, even though assistance from third parties may be accessed from time to time on a voluntary basis. Providing a proper approach for addressing the new challenges in the world of work, including workplace disputes that affect diversity, inclusion, as well as, gender equality, are much needed nowadays. Global crises and competition, increasing costs of employment disputes are among other factors that have influenced the way labour conflict is prevented and managed nowadays. Effective conflict management within an enterprise needs to start well before there are signs of discord or disputation. The starting point is the creation of a climate of mutual respect between employees and managers that establishes a firm foundation of trust and cooperation. The growing costs of conflicts and their impact on production processes and employee satisfaction has driven employers and unions to establish new strategies and tools for the prevention and management of labour disputes in the workplace. This includes but is not limited to: early resolution of conflict, recognition of the role of workers’ representatives, joint design of dispute resolution system, workplace cooperation committees and effective grievance handling mechanisms.
Who attends this course?
Government, employers’ and trade unions/workers’ representatives; Staff of ministries of labour involved in dispute prevention and resolution; Human resources managers, personnel in human resources departments dealing with industrial and employment relations; Labour court judges and lawyers; Labour administration and labour inspection officials; Industrial relations experts and practitioners; labour lawyers; consultants and graduate students; Practitioners in the field of industrial and employment relations from the public and private sectors.
Objectives
This course aims to:
Equip participants with practical skills to prevent and manage labour disputes and fostering a harmonious and productive work environment while:
• Develop further knowledge on effective approaches to conflict prevention and management.
• Explore tools and strategies for the prevention of labour disputes in the workplace.
• Develop acquaintance with successful experiences of prevention and management of labour disputes at the workplace.
• Increase the knowledge and practice on conflict management techniques that address the needs of the parties and focus on building stronger relations.
• Provide an introduction on workplace cooperation and how it can be used to prevent and manage labour conflicts.
• Introduce effective grievance handling mechanisms as a tool for labour conflict prevention and management.

Workshop Content
• Understanding Labour Disputes
• Preventive Strategies
• Early Intervention Techniques
• Social dialogue, ILO conventions and recommendations on conflict prevention and management;
• Conflict dynamics in industrial relations;
• Effective approaches to managing labour disputes.
• A needs based strategy for labour conflict prevention and resolution. Building stronger relations.
• An introduction to workplace cooperation as a tool to prevent and manage labour conflicts
• Using effective grievance handling to overcome conflicts and new challenges in the world of work.
• Best Practices and Case Studies

Training Methodology:

1. Lectures
2. Group discussions
3. Case studies
4. Role-plays
5. Interactive exercises

Duration: Four days

Venue: MINILS Training Hall, Ilorin, Kwara State

Date: 12th to 15th November, 2024

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Facilitators: Experienced labour relations experts and practitioners from the Institute.

Materials:

1. Comprehensive training manual
2. PowerPoint presentations
3. Case study materials
4. Role-play scenarios

Evaluation:
1. Pre- and post-training assessments
2. Participant feedback forms
3. Group presentation

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Workshop Fee:
Each participant is to pay the sum of Sixty One Dollars ($61).
For further enquiry please contact the undersigned on: 0802393795 or 08035750851

The mode of payment is as listed below:

1. Login to www.remita.net

2. Click on pay Federal Government Agency

3. Enter Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies in the column for MDAs and the code: 022700300100

4. Please share payment receipt generated with coordinator.

Thank you.

J. A. OGAR
Ag. Deputy Director (Labour Management Relations)
For Director General Chief Executive