Workplace conflict is a time consuming and expensive problem. HR Managers must be able to manage conflict in the workplace. This might be the most important tool in the HR Managers tool box. Some authors on the topic of workplace conflict have said that it is very ironic that companies hesitate to invest time and money in improving employees conflict management abilities when the cost of conflict in financial and other terms can be enormous.

This workshop will explore the process of resolving workplace conflict.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understanding workplace conflict.
2. Managing bullying/harassment.
3. A clear path to resolving workplace conflict.
4. How to rebuild broken bridges.
5. What to do when the workplace conflict cannot be resolved?

About the Speaker: 
Ian Pickard, Partner, McInnes Cooper 
Ian Pickard is a Partner with McInnes Cooper. His practice is chiefly comprised of providing ongoing labour and employment advice to major employers in Nova Scotia. In particular his practice is focused on working with employers in all areas of labour relations.

Ian acts as Chief Negotiator of collective agreements, provides support in the collective bargaining process, assists in the management of labour disputes and represents employers in all types of arbitrations and wrongful dismissal litigation. Ian also regularly represents employers in Human Rights and Labour Standards Litigation.

Ian has lectured extensively on the topic of progressive discipline, employee termination and the collective bargaining process. The skill with which Ian conducts his practice has earned him a place on the Best Lawyers in Canada list for his practice in labour and employment law.

Venue:
103-84 Chain Lake Drive 
Halifax, NS 

Early Bird Price until September 6: 
Members: $60 including HST 
 
 
Non-Members: $80 including HST

Price after September 6:

 
Members: $75 including HST 
 
 
Non-Members: $95 including HST

To Register: 

 
Pre-registration is required. 
 
 
The registration deadline is Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12:00 noon. 
Please note that registrations cannot be accepted after online registration has closed. Registration cannot be purchased at the door.

Payment Options: 
 
 
Conveniently by credit card online when you register, by credit card over the telephone to the HRANS office after you register online and before September 20, or by cheque mailed to HRANS before September 20, 2012.

Cancellation Policy: 
 
A full refund, less a $25 administration fee (plus tax), will be issued for cancellations received in writing prior to Friday, September 14, 2012 at 12:00 noon. Those who make reservations and do not attend will be required to pay for the full workshop fee. Cancellations received in writing prior to noon on Friday, September 14, 2012 will only be charged the administration fee. Substitutions are permitted up to the day of the event. Member/non-member rates will be applied to the substitutions.

For additional information, contact the HRANS office at (902) 446-3660 ex 2 or office@hrans.org.