Employee Relations
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONNECT WITH THE HRM
INTRODUCTION
Strategic Employee Relations is concerned with he formulation and implementation of plans designed meet the needs of the business for harmonious and productive relationships and the needs of the employees to be treated justly and well. These plans will be based on the organization's policies on how it should relate to Employees and their unions.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DEFINE AS ;
- 'The approaches and methods adopted by employers to deal with employees either collectively through their trade unions or individually. ( Armstrong , 2017 )
- 'In general is no longer about trade unions . There is more emphasis on direct communication ,managing organizational change and involving and motivating staff .Issues about work - life balance and the war for talent reflect a changing workforce with changing expectation.' ( CIPD , 2005 ; PP, 3-4 )
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES
- That employers will treat them reasonably , fairly and consistently .
- That action will only be taken against them on the facts basis of just cause and after proper investigation of the facts.
- That they have a right to pursue a grievance if these expectations are not met.( Henderson ,2017)
- 'Security of employment ,good working conditions, a healthy and safe work environment ' ( Armstrong , 2017 )
- They may also expect ' a say in their terms and conditions of employment and way their work is organized ' ( Armstrong , 2017 )
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYERS
- That employees will perform their duties and tasks in a satisfactory manner , in accordance with their legal obligations and organizational policies and procedures .
- That if an employee's performance is not satisfactory , employers have the right to take appropriate action , which could include disciplinary action ( Henderson , 2017 )
- They may also expect that employees will ' do 'what they are told without costing too much ' ( Armstrong , 2017 )
EMPLOYEE RELATION POLICIES
Employee relation policies express the philosophy of the organization on what sort of relationships are wanted between management and employees and , where necessary , their unions ,and how the pay- work bargain should be manage. A social partnership policy will aim to develop and maintain a positive , productive , cooperative and trusting climate of employee relations.
There are four approaches to employee relations ,
- Adversarial
- Traditional
- Partnership
- Power - sharing
This image show you interacting process of employee relations of people and organization ;
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS WITH THE PSYCHOLOGOCAL CONTRACT AND HR
The psychological contract is strongly influenced by HR policies, such as ;- Recruitment processes which present realistic job definitions
- Presentation of real performance expectations
- Mutual understanding on behaviors
- Transparency in dealing
- Trust
EMPLOYEE RELATION CONNECT WITH ' UPWORD PROBLEM - SOLVING '
Initiated by management and operating directly between managers and employees,- Digital media such as email ,and social networks
- Regular two way face - to - face communications between managers and employees
- Suggestion schemes
- attitude surveys
- Working groups , to discuss practical work issues such as quality work organization ( Henderson , 2017 )
CONCLUTION
Generally ,it can be observed that there is a positive correlation between employee relations and job satisfaction in any organizations. The organizations which are maintain a better relationship employee are being able to keep their employees inspired.
REFERENCES
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Employee relationship is an important aspect when its come to human resource management. Human resource managers are the one who become bridge between the employee and employer. They need to balance both of them. They need to take measures to keep employee engage and commitment towards the job. Also enhance job satisfaction. Meanwhile make sure employee work efficiently. What is your argument on current employee, employer relation ? Is there any preference for employee relationship?
ReplyDeleteExcellent topic selection. Employee relations refer to the interactions between employees and their employers, including the ways in which employers manage, communicate with, and engage their employees. Strong employee relations are crucial for a healthy and productive workplace, as they can improve employee morale, motivation, and retention. According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), organizations with effective employee relations programs experience higher levels of employee satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and greater productivity (SHRM, 2019). HR and management play a critical role in fostering positive employee relations by ensuring fair and transparent communication, addressing employee concerns, and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. By prioritizing employee relations, organizations can build a strong and loyal workforce that is motivated to achieve the organization's goals.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment Lasni . The definition of employee relations refers to an organization's efforts to create and maintain a positive relationship with its employees.
DeleteWhile HR covers all aspects of managing employees, including hiring, compensation, benefits, training, and development, ER is specifically concerned with managing the relationship between the organization and its employees. An Employee Relations Specialist's responsibilities include collecting employee data, organizing employee files, and overseeing employee training.
According to Bye,S.(2021)Employee relations look specifically to developing and maintaining positive relationships with a company’s employees. While employee relations is a function of HR, its major role is liaising between employer and employees as well as building in benefits and policies to create a healthy workplace. Employee relations came out of industrial relations, but in a post-industrial world, has adapted itself. Trade unions still exist, particularly in the public sector, but advances in individual workplace rights means that employee relations managers look to settle disputes internally in an equitable way that benefits both employer and employee.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ridma . The definition of employee relations refers to an organization's efforts to create and maintain a positive relationship with its employees. While HR covers all aspects of managing employees, including hiring, compensation, benefits, training, and development, ER is specifically concerned with managing the relationship between the organization and its employees.
DeleteMost relevant topic, in the ER focus on creating and preserving a positive working environment for employees. HR's main duty is communicating between the employer and employees as well as implementing benefits and policies to foster a positive atmosphere at work, even though employee relations is a function of HR. Industrial relations gave birth to employee relations, which have now changed to fit the post-industrial era. Although there are still unions, especially in the public sector, employee relations managers prefer to resolve conflicts internally in an equitable way that benefits both the business and the employee due to advancements in individual workplace rights.
ReplyDeleteThan you for your explanation Asanka . Employee relations are important because they form the foundation of trust between an organization and its employees. When workers feel respected by their supervisors for their contributions to the organization's success, they tend to reciprocate this respect with hard work and loyalty towards the company .
DeleteThank you for your comment Gayan . Employee relations is a hot-topic buzzword in business circles these days, and for good reason: the relationship between an employer and its employees is an integral part to the longevity of any successful company or organization. But for something so critical to business operations, the details can be irritatingly vague and general.
ReplyDeleteOur guide to employee relations provides an overview of what employee relations entails, reasons as to why it is so important and some strategies that any company—big or small—can try implementing to improve the relationship employers maintain with employees.