Your Enterprise Agreement Consultant

Negotiating Enterprise Agreements

We help unionised and change-resistant Australian employers of all sizes deliver Enterprise Agreements that improve productivity, performance, culture and commercial outcomes.

Enterprise Agreement Expertise

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Strategy for this agreement and future agreements

Navigate change resistant environments by focussing not only on enterprise bargaining for this Enterprise Agreement, but the culture and vision of your organisation in the future.

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Customised to create positive outcomes for your business

Every client is unique. We develop a customised strategy for negotiating your Enterprise Agreement that specifically meets the needs of your business.

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Expertise in negotiating
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We specialise in enterprise bargaining and negotiating Enterprise Agreements, collaborating with you to make specific changes that align with your evolving business requirements and future plans.

Enterprise Agreement Solutions

We understand that the Enterprise Agreement process can be challenging for many employers.  We offer comprehensive expertise and coaching in navigating complex legislation coupled with consideration for each company’s unique industrial history and landscape. We collaborate closely with our clients to design and develop customised strategies that align with their unique needs and objectives. By leveraging our deep understanding of Enterprise Agreements and best practices, we drive effective negotiations, optimise terms, introduce change, help manage union relations, and concentrate on the future.  We focus on solutions that empower businesses to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

  • Expertise in negotiation of Greenfield, Brownfield, Union and Non-Union Agreements
  • Enterprise Agreement strategy through to negotiating at the table
  • Provision of advice, support and advocacy for bargaining disputes.
  • Experience working with clients of all sizes and industries.

Options to meet your business needs

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Pre-bargaining Strategy and Mandate

Prior to bargaining we help employers by setting objectives, forming the right team, developing the negotiation approach and determining the mandate.

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At the Negotiating Table

You can engage our services to bargain on your behalf or alternatively provide your bargaining team with coaching tactics around technical aspects and offer ad hoc support throughout the process.

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Post-bargaining Lodgement

We provide support in the review, completion of documentation and lodgement to the Fair Work Commission if required once agreement has been reached.

Why choose us?

Practical, tailored advice and support

Every client is different, and each matter is unique. Our approach is to offer advice and support that best meets the needs of your business.

 

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Expertise working with all client types

We work with large, global multinationals, mid-size businesses, small family-run companies and start-ups across all industry sectors. As specialists in employee relations, we have vast experience managing a wide range of employee matters.

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Holistic HR and IR solutions

Our HR and IR services encompass the entire Employee Relations lifecycle. From individual employment contracts and policy development to workforce consultation, and negotiating enterprise agreements.

What Our Clients Say

Ingrid Anderson
Director

I am the Chief People Officer of a global manufacturing/wholesale business with Australian operations in Melbourne and Sydney… Jon and his team were responsive, knowledgeable and best of all, pragmatic and practical. They really helped us with our IR strategy and we found their expertise across manufacturing, R&D and warehousing to be particularly helpful. Can highly recommend.

Rebecca Fraser
HR Director

Kym successfully designed and implemented a new performance review and calibration system, reviewed our RAP, delivered Human Resources Business Partnering development sessions to the team and rewrote a suite of Human Resources policies and procedures. Kym is a pleasure to work with, professional and personable. Highly recommended.

Chris Gardner
Partner – Seyfarth Shaw

ERE brings a wealth of expertise to challenging engagements. Our recent experience includes a large investigation required in a short time frame.
If you are looking for insight and judgment blended with a capacity to “roll upon the sleeves” look no further

Sally King
Chief Operations Officer – Sharp & Carter

Sharp & Carter has engaged Kym as a consultant. Kym has played a vital role in supporting our expanding business by updating our HR and Health, Safety, and Wellbeing frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure we are compliant with current legislative requirements. Kym has collaborated with our Partners and business leaders to deliver crucial front line leader training and has provided personalised guidance on individual employee matters. We regard Kym as an integral member of our business, deeply appreciating her profound expertise in HR and knack for implementing practical and efficient solutions.

Enterprise Bargaining doesn’t need protective equipment to be worn, it requires a strategy.

About Us

At Employee Relations Expertise, we believe in providing customised solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. Whether it’s developing Industrial Relations strategies, negotiating enterprise agreements, managing performance, conducting employee investigations, or any other employee relations challenge, we have the expertise to assist you.

Our specialised coaching and advice, particularly in environments with strong union presence and resistance to change, have enabled our clients to optimise business performance while cultivating stronger and more positive relationships with their employees. Trust us to be your partner in navigating the complexities of employee relations and achieving success for your organisation.

Frequently Asked Questions

They are the same, commonly referred to as  Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA’s), now they are Enterprise Agreements (EA’s) under the Fair Work Act.

Our consultants have a deep understanding of Industrial Relations, Modern Awards, the Fair Work Act, employment law, current market and industry trends in Enterprise Agreements, and understanding the avenues and options for managing disputes and challenges through the process.

Dependent on your organisations strategic objectives. We can offer training in rolling over an existing agreement  or alternatively we specialise in making significant changes to agreements in often change resistant environments

Yes. We offer a bespoke training option. We customise our training to your leadership team, your current industrial environment and your company’s industrial relations strategy for the future. For the best outcomes for your organisation we don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to negotiating agreements.

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1300 086 262