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.
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.
Course Agenda
Day One
October 6-
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Global Employee Relations 101
Day Two
October 7-
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Around the World in 180 Minutes
Day Three
October 8-
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Looking Forward
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
Faculty
Lisa Salas
Director of European Affairs, CHRO Association
Lisa Salas serves as the Director of European Affairs at the Association, leading and growing a senior-level community of Chief HR Officers and labor relations practitioners focused on navigating Europe’s evolving employment, workforce and societal landscape.
With over 25 years of experience advising executive leadership teams in multinational organizations, she brings deep expertise in:
- European labor relations and social dialogue
- European Works Councils and transnational consultation
- Workforce transformation, restructuring and change
- Navigating regulatory, political and trade union complexity across Europe
Platform & Access
Schedule
Tuesday, Oct 6th – Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET Daily | Virtual, Live Instruction
How to Join
[Zoom / Microsoft Teams — confirm]
Registered attendees will receive the join link via email ahead of each session, with a calendar invite. Test your audio in advance.
Access & Pricing
This course is exclusively for members of the CHRO Association.
HR Policy Global Members
$750
Non-Global CHRO Association Members
$1,000
Reserve your seat
Limited to 30 participants · Open to CHRO Association members
