Overview
The Employee Relations team brings together a wide range of experience and specialist knowledge, working closely to provide consistent, well‑considered support to ECA Member about employment matters.
By sharing expertise and taking a joined‑up approach, the team ensures advice is clear, reliable and aligned, giving Members confidence that guidance is practical, balanced and grounded in real workplace experience.
The people behind the Employee Relations team
Catherine Watt
Employment and Skills Director
About: Catherine leads ECA’s HR and Employee Relations function, working closely with Members and internal teams to support fair, compliant and effective people management.
Qualifications
- Principal ECA contact for the Joint Industry Board (JIB), involved in national wage negotiations and collective agreements for the electrical contracting industry
- Member of key JIB committees, including the Remuneration Committee, Employee Relations Committee and National Board
- Recognised employment‑law and employee‑relations specialist, delivering Member guidance, training and strategic advice across ECA regions
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ECA also works closely with WorkNest – a trusted employee relations and HR advisory partner that give Members access to additional expert support when needed.
WorkNest supplements the ECA Employee Relations team by providing clear, practical advice on employment matters, including extended helpline support beyond standard working hours, helping Members manage people issues with confidence and reassurance.
