AGENDA – DAY 1

12: 45 pm

Participant & Speakers Welcome

12:55 pm

Introduction PMHRC

13:00 pm

Workshop- Making your “Organisation Labour Code Ready

·       Optimizing your employees’ salary structure to minimize liability

·       Dealing with the changes in statutory liability of EPF, Gratuity and Bonus

·       Effective Outsourcing model for engaging contract Labour

·       Re-aligning your working hours and leave structure

·       Rediscovering modalities of disciplinary proceedings and retrenchment in view of the mandatory reskilling fund.

·       Grasping the mandate with respect to standing orders and the new grievance redressal system

15:30pm

Workshop- Build A High Performance Workplace

·       Align organizational vision with employee goals to foster engagement and commitment.

·       Encourage innovation and implement feedback loops for ongoing growth and development

·       Implement clear performance metrics and provide regular, constructive feedback.

·       Develop leadership programs that equip managers with skills to inspire and motivate their teams.

·       Utilize modern tools and platforms to streamline processes and enhance communication.

18:00 pm

Closing Remarks From The Chair And End of Day -1

AGENDA – DAY 2

11:00 am

Day- 2 Opening

·          Welcome Note

·          Inaugural Address

·          Thanks

11:10 am

Welcome from Conference Chair

11:20 am

Transforming Industrial Relations in the Digital Age

·       Dive into how digital platforms are revolutionizing employer-employee interactions, fostering transparency and immediate feedback.

·       Unpack the complexities of data privacy, cyber security, and employee surveillance to ensure compliance and trust in a digital workplace.

·       Discuss strategies for maintaining productivity and cohesion within dispersed teams, including best practices for virtual collaboration.

·       Examine how technology facilitates more efficient and transparent negotiation processes between employers and labour representatives.

·       Analyse the balance between embracing automation for efficiency and addressing potential job displacement, ensuring a fair transition for the workforce

12:10 pm

Practice Guidance on the Redefined 'Contract' Employees

·       The Closing loopholes of CLRA Act and a new definition of Contract employees in the labour Codes

·       Practical guidance to determine whether employees are genuinely outsourced

·       New outsourced employee conversion

·       Alternative pathways to outsource conversion, fixed-term contracts, and the contract information statement

·       Preventing “Double Dipping Concerns” for outsources employees to claim both casual loading and permanent entitlements

·       Tips for amending employment agreements for outsources employees

13:00 pm

Flexible Working Arrangements: What to do when there is a dispute

·       How to balance employees’ rights to request flexible working arrangements, and employers right to refuse under certain conditions

·       Closing the Loop reforms and options available and entitlements for flexible working arrangements

·       FWC can review decisions to refuse requests for flexible working arrangements

·       Right of appeal and steps workplaces should be taking in light of this

13:51 pm

The Right to Disconnect: What is reasonable and what to do when there is a dispute

·       Reform in separation ‘right to disconnect’ regulations

·       When an employee’s refusal to be contacted is considered unreasonable?

·       Determining ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ additional hours

·       Third parties and right to separation

·       How to manage a dispute regarding an employee’s right to separation

14:35 pm

Positive Duty and Sexual Harassment

As employers work towards enhanced governance around the ‘positive duty’, achieving compliance remains a challenge. This session will provide further clarity on prevention and response plans on the positive duty manner with no space for Sexual Harassment. 

·       Practical examples of how employers can meet the positive duty

·       Key actions required to ensure compliance with the PoSH Act 

·       What changes can we expect to see in the coming years?

15: 20 ~ 15:30 BREAK TIME

15:30 pm

How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Investigation (Domestic Enquiry)

·       Can you investigate without receiving a complaint or if a complainant requests that no further action be taken?

·       Overview of investigation process - when, where, how

·       What does a good investigation look like?

·       The importance of a trauma-informed approach

·       Managing difficult or reluctant witnesses

·       Preparing a report and making findings

16:20 pm

Terminations and performance management - preventing unfair dismissal and general protections claims:

·       What is poor performance, how this measured and communicated

·       Valid reasons for dismissal and circumstances in which to seek specialist legal advice

·       Performance management and disciplinary procedures

·       Attending to serious misconduct

·       Termination and preventing unfair dismissal claims

·       Lesson from recent court decisions

17:00 pm

CHRO Panel Discussion: Leadership in Industrial Relations: Strategies for Success and  Addressing Real-World Challenges in Industrial Relations:

·       Evolving Role of CHROs in Industrial Relations

·       Balancing Technological Advancements and Workforce Management

·       Addressing Employee Grievances and Ensuring Fair Practices

·       Navigating Regulatory Changes and Compliance.

·       Building Resilient and Adaptive Industrial Relations Strategies

18:00 pm

Future Trends in Industrial Relations: Adapting to Change:

·       How to Examine the long-term impact of remote and hybrid work on industrial relations

·       How the integration of AI, robotics, and other technologies is reshaping job roles and responsibilities

·       The impact of global reforms in Labour regulations

·       Recognize the growing importance of supporting employee well-being and mental health

·       Explore the shift towards more sustainable and ethical business practices

18: 45 pm

Best Practices in Employee Engagement and Retention

Engaging and retaining employees is crucial for any organization's success. Organisation has to adopt best practices to retain their employees.

·       What are the global best practices in Employee Engagement and Retention?

·       How the first impression can make your employee to retain for long?

·       How to long rewards and recognition can help the employee stay engaged?

·       Does an open and transparent communication make better employees and management relations

·       How the employees can understand that their work contributes to the organization's overall mission and goals.

19:30 pm

Closing Remarks From The Chair And End Of Conference