Venue:
Delivered digitally via zoom (conferences only)
Map (opens in new window): Date:
27/06/2024: Time:
09:30 - 12:30: Price:
£125.00 per person

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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Resolving workplace disputes and fair dismissal

Overview

Join Acas and leading employment relations experts as we explore dispute resolution and discover how adopting a proactive approach to disputes can benefit your business and develop good working relationships.

We will focus on dispute prevention, alternative dispute resolution measures, including Acas conciliation and consider the common pitfalls employers may face when defending an unfair dismissal claim at tribunal.

Business Need

Workplace disputes can happen in any employment relationship. It can impact employee morale, motivation and productivity and lead to an increase in absence and staff turnover.

Acas Research conducted in 2021 found that workplace conflict costs UK businesses approximately £28.5 billion per year - the equivalent of more than £1,000 per employee.

Attending an Employment Tribunal can be a daunting and costly prospect for employers. The estimated cost to employers of defending a claim at employment tribunal is now around £10,000. Losing a claim may cost significantly more

Adopting early and effective dispute resolution measures can reduce these costs and have a positive impact in terms of productivity, working relationships and the wellbeing of employees.

Suitable For

Senior business leaders
People directors
HR professionals
Mediation professionals
Line managers, supervisors, and team leaders
Trade Union/employee representatives
Individuals who wish to further their professional development

Programme

This conference will include the following speaker sessions:

Keynote - Judge Jones, Midlands West Employment Tribunal
Judge Jones will explore the common mistakes made by parties in unfair dismissal claims.

Stewart Gee - Individual Dispute Resolution Operations Manager, Acas.
Stewart will explain how employers can get the most out of Acas Conciliation and reduce the cost of workplace disputes.

Kevin Rowan - Head of Organisation, Services and Skills, Trades Union Congress
Kevin will discuss how to work effectively with trade unions and employee forums - building a framework for effective working relationships and collaboration, whilst challenging assumptions and understanding roles.

David Liddle, CEO, TCM Group
David will provide insight into conflict prevention and the value of good working relationships. He will cover the causes of conflict, the breakdown of workplace relationships and the value of alternative and creative dispute resolution frameworks.

Panel Q&A