A concise overview of contemporary Irish Industrial Relations, reflecting the changed economic, legislative, social and political environments in Ireland today.

• Provides all the main contextual issues and theoretical perspectives, combined with details on institutions, to promote an informed view of this subject.
  
  
• Presents a historical and international context, allowing for an apprecaition of industrial relations processes, law and practice.

• Highlights the Croke Park Agreement, new employment legislation and trade union law amendments, and features and analyses all current industrial relations developments.
  
  
• Includes comparative material, which gives context to the nature and development of the contemporary Irish system of industrial relations.
  
  
• Provides guidance on key skills for managing people, including negotiation skills and skills for conducting disciplinary and grievance interviews.
  
  
• Presents a balanced and comprehensive treatment of contentious topics, and uses case studies to provide context and engage debate.
  
  

Written For:

Industrial Relations or Human Resource Management courses at third level
Institute of Professional Development courses
Industrial relations practitioners