Company Policies That Impact On Employees Flashcards
What is a grievance
When you have a complaint about a work related issue
Why would someone make a grievance
being told to do a task you should not have been asked to do
feeling like you are being treated unfairly
Describe a grievance procedure
all organisations have a grievance procedure
Normally in writing to manager
they are passed onto the HR department
the person who the grievance has been brought against is then interviewed
decision is made to uphold or through out the grievance
TUs normally represent the employee
What happens if you still dont feel your complaint is being treated seriously
ACAS
industrial tribunal
What is a disciplinary procedure
The policy an organisation has if an employee breaks the rules.
Describe a verbal warning
Issued by manager for a minor issue
stays on record for 6 months
Describe a written warning
Issued by HRM Dept after a verbal warning
can be issued for more serious issues without a verbal warning
kept on your record for a whole year
Describe a final written statement
Issued by HRM Dept for a serious breach of rules
kept on record for as long as you work for that company
Describes demotion
when your responsibilities in the business are reduced
given a lower position in the company
Describe a suspension
Barred from the workplace for a period of time
Describe police action
If theft has taken place or the law has been broken
Why would staff be made redundant
demand for products/ services has decreased
cost savings need to be made
Describe strict laws on redundancy
redundancy payments have to be made
replacement employees cannot be hired
Practices to encourage good employee relations
quality circles where employees and managers meet to discuss problems and possible solutions in the production process
fair pay
open doors policy
appraisal which is meeting with employee to discuss strengths and weaknesses
empower employees
provide opportunities for promotion
offer permanent contracts
consult with employees
