Industrial Relations is commonly defined as the relationship between the management of a company and the trade union representing the workers. As such, not every HR practitioner has the opportunity to grasp the complicated, often emotive, area of industrial relations as it is only applicable to unionized companies.
Key Features Industrial Relations is commonly defined as the relationship between the management of a company and the trade union representing the workers. As such, not every HR practitioner has the opportunity to grasp the complicated, often emotive, area of industrial relations as it is only applicable to unionized companies. The first edition of this book originates from the other title of this series, Human Resource Practitioners' Guide to Employment Laws. It serves to outline the Employment and Industrial Relations in Singapore, to have a better understanding of the rights and obligations of both employers and employees especially in unionised companies. This book is a valuable resource for those who want to learn more about Employment and Industrial Relations in Singapore. Key Benefits - Written in simple language for easy understanding - Scenarios and suggested solutions for each topic are relevant to the application of the Employment and Industrial Relations in Singapore
Arthur Khong left his job with Keppel Energy in June 2013 to start the HR Law Academy where he will be the principal Trainer and Consultant for its workshops, training programmes and consultancy services in Singapore employment laws and industrial relations legislations.
Work Experience:
Arthur first embarked on his career in human resource management with Western Digital in 1993. To-date, he has held several senior Human Resource management positions as follows:
General Manager, Human Resource - Keppel Energy Pte Ltd Group Regional Vice President - Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd Director of Human Resource - Far East Organization, Hotel Group Director of Human Resource - Goodwood Park Hotel
In his 20 years' career span in human resource management, Arthur has held regional human resource responsibilities for overseas subsidiaries in Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Brazil and USA. He is also experienced in industrial relations management as all the companies that he has worked for are unionised companies, some even with multiple unions. Prior to embarking on his HR career, Arthur was with the Singapore Police Force as a Senior Police Officer.
University Lecturer:
Arthur is currently an Adjunct Faculty with the Singapore Institute of Management University (UniSim). He embarked on his lecturer stint in 2009 with UniSIM where he lectures the following modules: Employment Laws and Legal Issues; Employment and Industrial Relations; and Human Resource Management. Arthur also lectures in Business Law and Staffing and Employee Development for Diploma in Management Studies and Graduate Diploma in HR Management respectively, under the umbrella of SIM Global Education.
Workshop Leader:
Arthur is also an active freelance workshop leader, having conducted numerous workshops in employment laws and industrial relations since 2007.
Author:
Arthur is the author of 'Human Resource Practitioners' Guide to Employment Laws', published by LexisNexis. The second edition of the guide book was released in April 2011, incorporating the latest changes to the employment laws in Singapore. This guidebook seeks to outline the employment laws and industrial relations in Singapore in simple language to give HR practitioners a better understanding of the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee.
Educational Qualifications:
Arthur possesses the following educational qualifications: Master of Management (HR Management) from Mcquarie University, Australia Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from University of London, United Kingdom Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from University of Manitoba, Canada Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from Singapore Institute of Management Diploma in Training and Development from Singapore Institute of Management Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration from National University of Singapore Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Current Professional Affiliations:
Assistant Honorary Treasurer of Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI) Chairman of Employment Laws and Industrial Relations Committee of SHRI Non-Practitioner Member of Law Society of Singapore Fellow Member of Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
Past Professional Affiliations:
Member of Industrial Relations Panel of Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) Chairman of Industrial (Other Areas) Group of SNEF
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