IR Strategy & Advice | Drayton’s Group

DEEP EBA EXPERIENCE

Your Indutrial Relations Specialists

Drayton’s can develop and implement employee relations and industrial relations management plans, including tailored tender strategies that align workforce arrangements with project delivery requirements and commercial objectives. Our approach ensures IR considerations are embedded early to minimise risk and support successful outcomes.

We also provides informed, practical advice on union engagement and relationship management, supporting constructive dialogue while protecting organisational interests. We assist clients in developing union strategies that balance compliance, operational flexibility, and workforce stability.

With a strong focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and practical outcomes, Drayton’s Group delivers trusted support to protect your business and workforce.

PROACTIVE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Stay ahead of workforce challenges

Proactive industrial relations strategies that help employers manage risk, strengthen workforce relationships and support successful project delivery.

Developing whole-of-project industrial relations strategies aligned with delivery, cost, and risk objectives

Drafting employee relations and IR management plans to support tenders, project mobilisation, and delivery

Providing strategic advice on relationships, engagement, and negotiation approaches with unions

Advising on right of entry, union access, and site protocols

Managing industrial risk assessments and mitigation strategies for projects and tenders

Supporting dispute prevention and resolution strategies, including managing industrial action risk

Advising on subcontractor IR compliance and interface risks

Assisting with industrial relations due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, and new projects

Developing workforce consultation and communication strategies

Supporting enterprise agreement negotiation strategies, including bargaining position development

Supporting responses to Fair Work Commission matters and regulatory engagement (non-legal)

Training managers and supervisors on IR strategy, union engagement, and dispute management

Monitoring industry IR trends and advising on emerging risks and opportunities

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In-Depth Labour and Cost Analysis

Drayton’s Group provides comprehensive labour cost analysis and benchmarking to support informed decision-making, workforce planning, and competitive project tendering.