The Fundamentals of Global Labor Relations explores the strategic mindset and thought process of a successful global labor relations executive. This course is for senior executives to successfully lead a global labor relations function, not an introduction to principles for labor relations practitioners.
The course will take place over three days with three to four sessions taking place each day.
- Day One - Global Employee Relations 101
- Day Two - Around the World in 180 Minutes
- Day Three - Looking Forward
The course is limited to 30 participants and often fills up quickly. Please sign up as soon as the course opens to reserve your spot.
Dates:
Tuesday, Oct 6th– Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Daily | Virtual, Live Instruction
A Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for:
- Heads of Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or HR Compliance
- CHROs and global HR leaders
- HRBPs supporting international markets
- Legal, compliance, and operations leaders involved in global workforce strategy
What You’ll Learn
Over three 3-hour sessions, participants will:
- Build foundational understanding of global labor and employee-relations models
- Learn how to navigate unions, works councils, and worker-representation structures across regions
- Understand global trends shaping 2026: pay transparency, algorithmic management, AI workplace rules, USMCA and major labor reforms in key markets
- Explore practical case studies on complex employee relations issues
- Gain the vocabulary, frameworks, and confidence needed to engage effectively with global stakeholders
Access & Pricing
This course is exclusively for members of the CHRO Association.
- HR Policy Global Members: $750
- Non-Global CHRO Association Members: $1,000
