2.14 Workplace relations Flashcards
Define “Workplace relations”
The interactions between employers and employees to achieve a set of working conditions that will meet the needs of employees.
Define “Transitional outplacement services”
External organisations will typically provide the outplacement services, paid for by the business. The services consist of helping employees to transition to a new job or career.
Examples:
- job interview training
- career coaching and counselling
- assistance with resumes
List all the participants in the workplace
- Human Resource Managers
- Employees
- Employer associations
- Unions
- Fair Work Commissions (FWC)
Explain the role of Human Resources Managers: “Training of staff and other managers”
Provide employees with appropriate training to maximise their performance
What are the roles of Human Resource Managers in workplace relations?
- Training of staff and other managers
- Dealing with disputes
- Negotiation of employment agreements
- Implementation of the agreement
Explain the role of Human Resources Managers: “Dealing with disputes”
The HRM can act as a mediator and manage the resolution of disputes that may arise under an enterprise agreement
Explain the role of Human Resources Managers: “Implementation of the agreement”
Changes to wages, hours of work and leave entitlements are handled by human resource managers
Explain the role of Human Resources Managers: “Negotiation of employment agreements”
To carry out this task, the relevant managers need to be aware of all legal issues, so that the negotiated agreement satisfies the requirements.
What are the roles of Employer Associations in workplace relations
Employer associations refer to organisations that represent and assist employer groups. They have the responsibility of keeping their members informed with legislative changes and negotiating workplace agreements.
What are the roles of Fair Work Commissions (FWC) in workplace relations
FWC is Australia’s national workplace tribunal that has the power to carry out a range of functions under the Fair Work Act 2009.
They are responsible for:
- making awards in the national workplace relations system
- they approve agreements reached between employers and employees at an enterprise level, ensuring all parties comply with those agreements
- they help parties resolve workplace disputes when no agreement can be reached through conciliation, mediation and arbitration
- deal with unfair dismissals
- review and set a minimum wages
What are the roles of Employees in workplace relations?
Employees are increasingly negotiating employment arrangements in the workplace and are closely involved when there are new or changed arrangements
What are the roles of Unions in workplace relations
Unions are organisations formed by employees in an industry, trade or occupation to represent them in efforts to improve wages and the working conditions of their members
