1-7 Employee Expectations Flashcards
What key employee rights are protected by Canadian legislation?
Equal employment opportunity
Union representation
Safe and healthy work environment
Minimum working conditions (e.g., hours, wages, vacations)
Privacy in the workplace
What federal law regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in Canada?
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
What is the purpose of PIPEDA in HRM?
To ensure federally regulated organizations obtain consent before using, collecting, or disclosing personal information about customers or employees.
How has the focus on business ethics evolved in organizations?
There is increased attention on ethical behaviour, with organizations implementing whistleblower policies, ethics training, and disciplinary actions for unethical conduct.
What role does ethics training play in HRM?
Ethics training clarifies expected behaviours, addresses potential risks, and fosters ethical workplace practices.
Why are millennials considered at risk for ethical issues in the workplace?
Millennials may take risks, such as installing pirated software, and require extra socialization and training to understand business risks and ethical behaviours.
What ethical dilemma is raised by employees being filmed at work?
Whether it is ethical for customers to record employees without permission and for companies to use such recordings for disciplinary purposes.
What are whistleblower policies, and why are they important?
Whistleblower policies encourage employees to report ethical concerns to senior managers, fostering transparency and accountability.
Can ethics be taught in the workplace, or is it ingrained?
This remains a debate; some argue ethics can be taught through training, while others believe it is a value system developed before employment.
How do supportive and inclusive workplace cultures impact organizations?
They create environments where employees feel valued, motivated, and are more likely to do their best.
How do employees today define success differently from the past?
Success is now more about self-expression, personal fulfillment, and work-life balance rather than the acquisition of wealth.
What trend reflects changing attitudes toward careers?
Employees are seeking interesting work and may pursue multiple careers rather than staying in a single job.
Why is mentoring important in the workplace?
Mentoring helps younger employees develop positive attitudes toward their employers, boosts morale, and increases job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
What does the term “family-friendly” include in the workplace context?
Flexible work schedules, daycare, job-sharing, parental leave, spousal involvement in career planning, eldercare support, and teleworking.
Why have family-friendly options become necessary in the workplace?
Due to the evolving structure of families, such as two-wage-earner families and single-parent families, and the need to support employees balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.
What is an emerging issue for employees balancing work and family?
Eldercare responsibilities for aging parents.
What benefits do flexible work schedules provide for employers and employees?
For employees: Higher job satisfaction and better work-life balance.
For employers: Cost savings, reduced turnover, increased productivity, and a larger talent pool.
What is the gig economy, and how does it impact workplaces?
The gig economy involves employees having two or more part-time or contract jobs, requiring organizations to be more flexible in work design and employee retention strategies.
What are the top reasons employees seek flexible work arrangements?
Improved work-life balance (74%).
Health and exercise.
Reduced office politics, which 61% say increases productivity when working from home.
How can flexible work options benefit small businesses?
They save money, reduce turnover, improve productivity, and attract a wider pool of talent.
