Employment Relations

Employment Relations refers to the total relationship between an employer and employee. Stakeholders in Employment Relations Governments - International competitiveness - Higher living standards and employment - Workplace reform - Compliance with legislation *Employees - Better wages - Better working conditions - Meaningful jobs - Job security - Participation in decisions *Employers - Increase profits - Increase flexibility - Minimize costs, be competitive - Expand the business - Develop new products - Maximize customer service …

…Wages Commissions Holidays Child care Company car Fringe benefits Training and Development An effective induction program is carefully planned to introduce the new employee to the job, their co-workers, the organization and its culture. Gives employees a positive attitude Builds new employees confidence Stresses major policies Helps establish good relationship Flexible working conditions Profit Sharing Productivity sharing Job sharing Flexible working \hours Measures of effectiveness Audits - Outside agencies - Quantitative information - Qualitative evaluation