Labor Relations

Human resources and labor relations are critical factors in the operation of any organization. Managing organizations often means the difference between success or failure of an enterprise. Managing human resources in today's complex organizational, legal and economic environment requires professionals with special skills and knowledge in such areas as employee selection, training, appraisal and motivation, compensation and employee benefits, and employment law and policy. For those in a unionized workplace or who represent labor unions …

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