electricity generation‚ The non-unionised company and Cost minimisation and the flexible workforce. With reference to the first case study‚ Outsourcing in electricity generation‚ this essay will identify where management has used specific human relations techniques to develop their outsourcing strategy‚ show evidence that management adopted a HRM approach to downsizing and outsourcing‚ explore whether the approach was hard or soft HRM and discuss strategies various unions adopted and if they were
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The Strategic Importance of Effective Employee Relations Today there is a new importance to build a competitive advantage through an organization’s human resources by focusing on achieving the strategic benefits of “employee engagement”. Keeping employees motivated and engaged in goals of the organization. The most important part of employee engagement is ensuring they are treated fairly‚ ethically and legally. Research has shown employees are sensitive to the treatment they receive from employers
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Running Head: HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Human Resources Planning and Employee Relations HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 1 Abstract The golden rule of “treat others as you would like to be treated” has an important role in managing how organizations deal with employee relations. Most employees just want to be treated fair‚ honestly and in straightforward manner. When employees are
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Progressive Discipline Theresa K. Trafford Southern New Hampshire University Employee and Labor Relations October 2011 Abstract Discipline within the workplace is and has been a controversial subject. With so much at stake‚ employers and employees have different opinions on types of discipline and the effectiveness of these processes. One largely debated form of workplace discipline is progressive discipline. Should employees be encouraged to rehabilitate in the workplace? Should management
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A robust employee and employer relationship is essential for WeaveTech as they navigate thru this me period of M& A. Conflict and labor relations issues will arise. Strong relations are likely to reduce conflicts and increase morale if the conflicts are handled correctly. There are no easy decisions to be made my Frank Jennings; reducing managers by 20% may provide some legal and ethical challenges before execution. Workplace conflict should be addressed immediately to avoid escalation. A few
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Abstract Employee motivation is a topic widely researched noting numerous motivational theories and concepts. Similarly there has been much discussion on the many factors that influence an employee’s level of motivation. Those factors include monetary rewards‚ employee involvement‚ training & development‚ employee recognition programs‚ etc. This paper will discuss review motivational theories developed based on the concept of “needs” and other motivational philosophies‚ as well as discuss the correlation
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while submitting the assessment and by the faculty when reporting the outcome of the students work) SECTION A: TO BE FILLED BY THE STUDENT Student Name: Ahmed Hafeel Unit No and Name 24.Employee Relations Term : Summer 2013 Assignment Title : Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background Due Date: 16/07/2013 Date Submitted : (if different) Grading criteria covered within this assignment: Pass
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while submitting the assessment and by the faculty when reporting the outcome of the students work) SECTION A: TO BE FILLED BY THE STUDENT Student Name: Ahmed Hafeel Unit No and Name 24.Employee Relations Term : Summer 2013 Assignment Title : Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background Due Date: 30/07/2013 Date Submitted : (if different) 30/07/13 Grading criteria covered within this assignment:
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SUPPORTING GOOD PRACTICE IN MANAGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS GUIDANCE LEAFLET 1. The impact of employment law at the start of the employment relationship 1.1. 2 internal and 2 external factors that impact on the employment relationship A number of factors can have an impact on the relationship between employees and employers which can be identified as internal and external factors. • Internal factors include: o Pay and Rewards – pay and rewards attract‚ motivate and retain staff
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Supporting Good Practice in Managing Employee Relations The Start of the Employment Relationship Building successful employment relationships is important. It also makes good business sense: Organisations with good employment relationships tend to be more successful. Establishing and maintaining good faith relationships is the foundation to a successful business. Good faith generally involves using practical common sense and treating others in the way you would like to be treated
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