Principles and Practices in Human Resource Management in Global Context

 5.The Importance of employee relationship management in the workplace

      Figure 1 : Employee Relations

5.1 Employee Relationship 


According to Heery and Noon (2008), the tactics and procedures used by organizations to establish a positive and equitable work environment are referred to as employee relations. It encourages mutual understanding, collaboration, and communication between management and staff. Labor relations, work satisfaction, and employment circumstances are all included by employee relations.

5.2 Employee and Employer expectations


According to Leat (2008), each employer and employee have expectations relevant to employee relationship.

For Employees,


Good working condition and a safe and healthy environment

Employee satisfaction and self confidence

Employees will be handled in a fair and honest way

For Employers,


Employer's rights to take necessary action depending on the employees' performance levels.

Employee's actions for the betterment of the employer.

A willingness to change

The capability to take initiative.

5.3 Importance of maintaining good employee relationship in the organization



Figure 2 : Advantages of good employee relationship

5.4 Strategies employer use to foster employee relations


Effectively Communicate


open and sincere communication. Employers should have regular discussions with employees on expectations and company goals.

Establish clear policies and procedures

The foundation of excellent employee relations is When rules and procedures are well defined, it is ensured that workers are aware of their responsibilities, rights, and the expectations of the company. Fairness and trust are fostered when these guidelines are adhered to regularly.

provide opportunities for feedback

Provide channels for staff members to provide feedback, such as suggestion boxes, recurring surveys, or face-to-face meetings with managers. When it's feasible, respond to this input to let the staff know you value their opinions.

Promote a positive work culture

a courteous, cooperative, and welcoming workplace. Make sure harmful behaviors are dealt with right away and that employees feel respected and comfortable in their workplace.

Lead by example

The same norms and regulations that executives and corporate leaders expect of their team members should be followed by them as an example. Workplace culture could be significantly impacted by their behavior.




Conclusion


The bond between employers and workers strengthens when the latter make an effort to get to know the former and share intimate moments. Happy, more devoted, loyal, and productive workers are the outcome of a positive employee-employer relationship. Employee voice is important for employee relations as employees have the ability to influence decisions at work through their feedback.

References


Leat. (2008). Employee Relations, Great Britain : Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.
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Comments

  1. PrabodhaApril 8, 2024 at 7:12 PM

    Employee relationship management fosters engagement, productivity, loyalty, and a positive work culture, enhancing organizational success. We can get more knowledge about above details from your blog post.

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  2. Razi JalaldeenApril 8, 2024 at 9:02 PM

    Please cite those references at the relevant place

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  3. Ruwini DissanayakeApril 9, 2024 at 9:21 AM

    Key aspects of maintaining a strong employee-employer relationship include effective communication, clear policies, feedback mechanisms, a positive work culture, and leading by example. Adopting these strategies can seemingly lead to a much enriched work environment marked by mutual respect, improved productivity, loyalty and overall job satisfaction. It also provides room for employee voice, which can positively impact decision making in the workplace. Therefore, investment in good employee relationship management strategies is instrumental for an organisations sustainable growth and success.

    This article provides a comprehensive and highly relevant insight into the criticality of maintaining positive employee relationships in the workplace.

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  4. Gowri PereraApril 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM

    When employees try to get to know their employers and share personal moments, the relationship between them becomes stronger. Positive employee-employer relationships result in happier, more committed, loyal, and productive workers. Employee voice is crucial to employee relations because it gives workers the power to shape decisions at work by providing feedback.

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  5. priyaApril 14, 2024 at 9:54 AM

    the bond between employer and employee is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and mutual support. By prioritizing open communication, recognition, fairness, and shared values, employers can cultivate strong and lasting relationships with their employees, good work

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  6. Dhanushka PathiranaApril 15, 2024 at 4:39 AM

    This blog post provides valuable insights into the critical role of employee relationship management in ensuring a harmonious and productive workplace environment.

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  7. Chethana LiyanageApril 16, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    Your explanation of the recruitment and selection process in human resource management is thorough and insightful

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