Blessed are the peacemakers: The changing role of labor relations and arbitration

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The UK has long been at the forefront of labor relations, from its origins in the Combination Laws of 1799 and 1800 and subsequent repeal in 1824 to the development of trade unions in the Victorian era and the creation of the Labour Party just before the turn of the century. In the post-industrial revolution era, the UK helped hone and mature industrial policies for workers for much of the developed and developing world.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2016), "Blessed are the peacemakers: The changing role of labor relations and arbitration", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-12-2015-0188