Bernie Berrigan

Co-facilitated with Mark Freeman, VP Labor & Employee Relations, Clean Harbor Environments, this Workshop explores the challenges of operating union-free in a double breasted environment and provides suggested strategies in the areas of Leadership, Communication, Compensation & Benefits, Policy Administration, Disputes and Supervisory Training. The overarching theme of this Workshop was to answer the question "how do you create and maintain an environment in which team members feel respected… Show more

Co-facilitated with Mark Freeman, VP Labor & Employee Relations, Clean Harbor Environments, this Workshop explores the challenges of operating union-free in a double breasted environment and provides suggested strategies in the areas of Leadership, Communication, Compensation & Benefits, Policy Administration, Disputes and Supervisory Training. The overarching theme of this Workshop was to answer the question "how do you create and maintain an environment in which team members feel respected, fairly treated and that their needs are being met" regardless of whether it is a union or non-union environment. Show less

Delivered together with Jim Gray, President of Jim Gray Consultants, LLC, this Workshop provides a framework to help assess the potential bottom-line impact of a union presence vs. union free environment. The Presenters examined several aspects of unionization and the potential impact on company performance. Real life examples were used as well as tools provided to help HR Professionals calculate the actual cost impact in their own companies. Delivered at TMMTX 2007 HR Forum; CUE USA 2008 &… Show more

Delivered together with Jim Gray, President of Jim Gray Consultants, LLC, this Workshop provides a framework to help assess the potential bottom-line impact of a union presence vs. union free environment. The Presenters examined several aspects of unionization and the potential impact on company performance. Real life examples were used as well as tools provided to help HR Professionals calculate the actual cost impact in their own companies. Delivered at TMMTX 2007 HR Forum; CUE USA 2008 & 2012 and CUE Canada 2012. Show less

Co-facilitated with Melissa Ingalsbe, Director, Dispute Resolution at Darden Restaurants this Workshop shares two very distinct alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Peer Review at Tenneco Inc. has been in place at every non-union manufacturing facility since 1996 and is a proven effective dispute resolution process that allows team members to have their appeals heard by a panel of five (5) hourly peers who have been empowered to render final and binding decisions. The workshop… Show more

Co-facilitated with Melissa Ingalsbe, Director, Dispute Resolution at Darden Restaurants this Workshop shares two very distinct alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Peer Review at Tenneco Inc. has been in place at every non-union manufacturing facility since 1996 and is a proven effective dispute resolution process that allows team members to have their appeals heard by a panel of five (5) hourly peers who have been empowered to render final and binding decisions. The workshop shows you how Peer Review works, measures of success and the return on investment. Delivered at TMMTX HR Forum 2007; CUE 2012; OESA HR Council 2012 and Toyota Supplier Conference 2013. Show less

Co-facilitated with Marge Rittmer, HR Manager with Snap On Tools, this Workshop provided an abundance of how-to information. It demystified the Employee Engagement Survey writing, administration, and feedback process. In addition to a wealth of information, Participants also took away sample questionnaires, forms and reports. This workshop demonstrated how surveys can measure and detect how well a company is performing and the degree to which they are living and breathing their core values… Show more

Co-facilitated with Marge Rittmer, HR Manager with Snap On Tools, this Workshop provided an abundance of how-to information. It demystified the Employee Engagement Survey writing, administration, and feedback process. In addition to a wealth of information, Participants also took away sample questionnaires, forms and reports. This workshop demonstrated how surveys can measure and detect how well a company is performing and the degree to which they are living and breathing their core values. In closing a case was also made to show a correlation between the financials of a company and employee engagement. Show less

Evaluating the financial impact of contract proposals is formidable. This is a "hands-on" and "how to" workshop for HR Professionals faced with the task of forecasting the most likely effect that changes to contract language will have on revenues and expenses. A costing model is utilized to demonstrate the value and importance of being able to forecast on-the-spot the financial impact of any change to the CBA. Actual company examples from a series of negotiations are used to demonstrate how… Show more

Evaluating the financial impact of contract proposals is formidable. This is a "hands-on" and "how to" workshop for HR Professionals faced with the task of forecasting the most likely effect that changes to contract language will have on revenues and expenses. A costing model is utilized to demonstrate the value and importance of being able to forecast on-the-spot the financial impact of any change to the CBA. Actual company examples from a series of negotiations are used to demonstrate how powerful and important it is to have these tools in your arsenal during negotiations. Delivered twice at OESA HR Council 2004 & 2008. Show less

"Push Back" is an engaging proactive employee and supervisor Facilitator led DVD training program which explores the ways in which employees can exercise their legal right to remain union free. Sold and distributed by Projections Inc. "Teaching Employees to Pushback" Workshop has been delivered at CUE USA 2009 and a Webcast 2009.

Conducting a workplace investigation is stressful, time-consuming and if improperly managed, can have serious impacts on the workplace. This workshop, co-facilitated with Cookie Walden, HR Manager, Snap-On Tools provides participants with a practical and common sense approach to investigations. Both Facilitators have conducted numerous investigations on their own and in many industries which brings this very important topic to life. Delivered at CUE USA 2008.

Managing a positive employee relations environment is very hard work. It is however, an important key to the success of any corporation. This workshop provides HR Professionals with a framework for doing so, recognizing that the strategy for each organization, must be tailored to address the unique needs of that business and its team members. While the topic is presented as a high level strategy the Presenter offers a unique perspective from the trenches and discusses the difficulties that will… Show more

Managing a positive employee relations environment is very hard work. It is however, an important key to the success of any corporation. This workshop provides HR Professionals with a framework for doing so, recognizing that the strategy for each organization, must be tailored to address the unique needs of that business and its team members. While the topic is presented as a high level strategy the Presenter offers a unique perspective from the trenches and discusses the difficulties that will be faced during implementation and the countermeasures that may work to overcome them. Nuts and bolts tools are shared with Participants. Delivered at TMMTX 2007 HR Forum and OESA HR Council 2007. Show less

Based on the principles outlined in "Getting to Yes" by Roger Fisher and William Ury this customized program has been delivered 15+ times to 400+ participants globally and is designed to give HR Professionals, Managers, GSCM Buyers, Sales Professionals and Program Manager's an opportunity to improve and sharpen their negotiation skills. The Workshop utilizes a wide range of activities and simulations to help participants learn how to skillfully negotiate to create value and resolve disputes… Show more

Based on the principles outlined in "Getting to Yes" by Roger Fisher and William Ury this customized program has been delivered 15+ times to 400+ participants globally and is designed to give HR Professionals, Managers, GSCM Buyers, Sales Professionals and Program Manager's an opportunity to improve and sharpen their negotiation skills. The Workshop utilizes a wide range of activities and simulations to help participants learn how to skillfully negotiate to create value and resolve disputes. When delivered internationally a module on the impact that culture has on negotiations is included. Show less