RCMB 3 and CDC Conducted Seminar on Skills Development

The Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch (RCMB) in Region III in coordination with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) conducted a skills development seminar to enhance workplace relations and harmony in maintaining a healthy business environment. The seminar which was entitled “Skills Development for Enhanced Workplace Relations” was held on August 17 – 18, 2006 at the Clark Museum, Clark Development Corporation, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga.

The seminar was conceptualized to promote the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) of DOLE particularly the culture of the conciliation-mediation program of NCMB and the pro-active mechanisms resorted to by the Board to settle and resolve issues before it becomes out to be a full-blown dispute. It also aimed at enhancing the participants’ knowledge and skills on communication and resolution of conflict in the workplace and providing the participants with positive attitudes in sustaining quality worklife.

No less than DOLE Regional Director for Region III, Nathaniel V. Lacambra graced the occasion and delivered a message to the participants giving emphasis on the importance of resolving disputes at the workplace after the participants were welcomed by Mr. Franco A.L. Madlangbayan, Customer Service Department Manager of CDC. RCMB3 Officer-In-Charge, Rodolfo C. Guevarra gave the overview of the seminar.

Topics discussed during the seminar include Effective Communication, Conflict Dynamics, Negotiation Techniques and Labor Standard Laws. Latest jurisprudence or decisions on labor cases were also tackled during the seminar. The participants were likewise taught how to de-stress themselves when the topic on stress management was addressed.

The seminar was attended by 29 participants from unorganized establishments composed of Human Resource Managers and Employee Representatives of the CDC locators and one organized establishment located within the area.