Alistair Paton

Nita Clarke is the Director at the Involvement and Participation Association, bringing expertise from her trade union background. Mustafa Faruqi, an Employee Relations Strategy Director at BT, specializes in union negotiations, while Alistair Paton manages labour relations at Asda. They discuss the UK's shifting industrial relations landscape, emphasizing the significance of the Employment Rights Bill in empowering unions. Practical strategies for building trust with unions and effective employee voice channels are highlighted, alongside the need for renewed negotiation skills in HR.