2J - Participants in the workplace

Question 1

The role of human resource managers

Answer 1

Human resource managers are individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within a business

Question 2

The role of employees

Answer 2

Employees are individuals who are hired by a business to complete work tasks and support the achievement of its objectives.

Question 3

The role of employer associations

Answer 3

Employer associations are advisory bodies that assist employers in understanding and upholding their legal business obligations.

Question 4

Role of unions

Answer 4

Unions are organisations composed of individuals who represent and speak on behalf of employees in a particular industry to protect and improve their wages and working conditions.

Question 5

The role of the Fair Work Commission

Answer 5

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is Australia’s independent workplace relations tribunal that has a range of responsibilities outlined by the Fair Work Act.