Working effectively with unions

Learn how the ERA is reshaping union relationships and gain skills to manage organisations, managers and unions effectively.
About this Event

The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) has already brought in many changes to how we work with trade unions, and there is more on the horizon. Working effectively with trade unions will be a required skill of people practitioners both now and in the future. Come along to this session to learn how to manage the relationship between organisations, managers and unions.

About the speaker

Dermot Murphy

Dermot had a 30-year career at the RSPCA Inspectorate, where for 8 years he led the Inspectorate, a field force of over 400 people across England and Wales, overseeing a complex 7-day operation. His experience spans union negotiations, and chairing hearings, making him a well-rounded professional in both strategic and operational roles.

Now a registered mediator with the Civil Mediation Council, Dermot brings a balanced and pragmatic approach to conflict resolution in civil, commercial and workplace disputes. Leveraging his background in investigations and coaching, he has served as a media spokesperson and a conference presenter.

Please note

• Participants will receive a reminder email the day before, with a further reminder on the morning of the event. 
• Photography and video production may take place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters. 
• By attending the event, participants are giving their consent for their image to be used in CIPD promotional materials. 
• If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place. 
• If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD. 
• If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided. 

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Refreshments
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Speaker
Host: Dermot Murphy
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Networking