The CHRO Association is pleased to invite all members to the 2027 Global Labor Relations Workshop, co-hosted by CMS at its Frankfurt office.
This annual in-person workshop brings together global labor and employee relations professionals to discuss key developments, emerging challenges, and practical approaches to managing labor relations across jurisdictions. The meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, share insights, and engage in discussions with peers and legal experts.
Event Details
Global Labor Relations Workshop
Registration
Members are invited to attend the workshop and the networking get-together. Please register by January 4, 2027, indicating whether you plan to attend one or both events.
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Henry D. Eickelberg
Chief Experience Officer, CHRO Association
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Henry D. Eickelberg serves as the Chief Experience Officer of CHRO Association and CEO of HR Policy Global. As the CXO, Henry oversees the business, financial, operational, and strategic priorities of the Association.
Henry also founded and leads the HR Policy Global program which provides HR, ER, and labor relations insights, training, and updates for key international markets for over 120 multinational corporations..
Henry received his J.D. from Penn State Law in 2010 and has an LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulations from Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Eickelberg also has an Operations Management Degree from Virginia Tech.
Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen
Partner, Labor and Employment Law, CMS-HS
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Gerlind Wisskirchen specializes in advising international groups, with a focus on restructurings, national and international labor and employment law and compliance issues. As an expert for the digitalization of the workplace, she has published the “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Their Impact on the Workplace” report for the Global Employment Institute and testified as expert before the German and European parliament.
Gerlind is a regular moderator and panelist at national and international conferences on the legal issues of international HR management and on issues of cross-border labor and employment law, such as the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Employment Law Council. From 1991 to 1995, Gerlind worked for two US law firms before joining the international department of the German Federal Ministry of Finance. She joined CMS in 1998 and was made partner in 2003.
Accommodation
Due to the Heimtextil trade fair taking place in Frankfurt during the same period, hotel availability may be limited. Participants are encouraged to book accommodations as early as possible. Suggested hotels include:
A detailed agenda and additional logistical information will be shared closer to the event.
For questions or suggestions regarding workshop topics, please contact Henry Eickelberg at [email protected].
We look forward to bringing our members together in Frankfurt for another engaging discussion on global labor relations.