Best Practices in Industrial Relations: A Comparative Study

Rajni Beniwal (), Sweta Pareek, Sourav Chakraborty, Shilpa Pareek and Nidhi Kumari
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Rajni Beniwal: University of Engineering & Management
Sweta Pareek: University of Engineering & Management
Sourav Chakraborty: University of Engineering & Management
Shilpa Pareek: Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Nidhi Kumari: Central University of Gujarat

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Management for Business and Industrial Growth (AIMBIG 2025), 2025, pp 110-121 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The connection between companies, employees, and labour unions in the workplace, encompassing areas such as pay, labour rights, conflict resolution, and working conditions, is known as industrial relations (IR). To create a peaceful and productive workplace, the best industrial relations practices are crucial. This paper presents a comparative analysis of industrial relations practices in various countries, with a view to assessing their effectiveness in promoting employee satisfaction, minimization of conflicts, and organizational productivity. Key areas of industrial relations such as unionization, collective bargaining, disputes settlement, and the roles of government and management in promoting industrial harmony are discussed in the paper. Against the comparative perspective, the paper selects the most appropriate industrial relations best practices and reflects on the strong and weak aspects of each in different regions. The research compares countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and India to examine how different socio-economic, cultural, and political settings affect industrial relations practices. The discussions indicate that although there is no one-size-fits-all approach, effective industrial relations practices have shared principles including fairness, transparency, and cooperation between employers and employees.

Keywords: Industrial relations; labour unions; conflict resolution; labour rights; Industrial Harmony (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-898-1_9

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