HUMAN RESSOURCE

MGMT 316: Internal Relations & Employee Health/Safety

Internal Employee Relations

Internal Employee Relations: the human resources management activities associated with ____________________________

Also speaks to the relationship between __________ and ____________ within the company

Internal Employee Relations

Employment at will: a ______________that specifies that employment may be __________ by either the ______________________________ for any reason

Exceptions to Employment at Will

Individuals with a contract for a ___________________

Those with _________________ agreements

Those with ____________or ___________

Whistleblowers

How can Employers Protect Themselves?

No statements suggesting _____________or ________________________

No statements during job interviews that suggest a promise such as, “You can expect to hold this job as long as you want”

No hiring without a signed acknowledgment of ____________________________________

Employees Behaving Badly

Discipline: state of employee _________________ and orderly conduct

Disciplinary action: invokes __________ against employee who fails to meet _________________________

Tips for Disciplinary Action

Address employee’s wrongful behavior, not ____________________________________

Should be applied ________________ when company rules are violated

Termination

Most _____________ for violating company policies

Just cause: a standard for determining whether to _______________ an employee based on a ____________

Usually based on whether an employee ______________________________ or work rules and the __________ of the violation

Demotion

Demotion: process of moving worker to ___________of duties and responsibilities, usually involving ________________________

May be used as an _________________________

Downsizing

___________________in organization and number of people employed

Both organizational structure and # of people in org shrink for purpose of _________________________

Employer should use __________________criteria to decide which positions will be affected

How to Manage Downsizing

Explore ____________ before making cuts

Identify long-term _________ and _______ for org and that downsize will help with the long-term goals

Identify departments and jobs that will be eliminated an establish a ________________ for the process

Make sure that cuts are based on _________________ and not discriminatory practices

Communication channels should be open to let those remaining workers know what and why the downsizing occurred. Allow employees to express their concerns and answer questions. Employer should use objective, job-related criteria

Obligations to Downsized Employees

Communicate decision and ___________________________

Ensure _________________ and privacy

See if there are any transfer opportunities

If possible  provide _______________________________

Ensure that downsized employees have information on _________________________________

Communication channels should be open to let those remaining workers know what and why the downsizing occurred. Allow employees to express their concerns and answer questions. Employer should use objective, job-related criteria

Downsides to Downsizing

Employees desire to go back to the way things were

Fewer opportunities for ____________________________

Workers may seek ______________________

Remaining workers may be required to ______________

Outplacement

Outplacement: laid-off employees are given ___________________________________________

Expenses for interviews

_________________________

Guidance in the job search process

Severance Pay

Severance Pay: compensation designed to assist ____________________ as they search for new employment

Not required by federal law

At least 50% of companies offer severance pay to all employees

20% offer severance pay to select employees

Transfers

Transfers: ________________ of workers within the organization

Can be used when employees want a change in ___________________________

May help with dealing with _________________

Can help employees gain experience needed for promotions

Resignations

Even when org does all it can  some workers will still resign

Some turnover is ___________

Excessive turnover needs to be investigated

Exit Interview or Survey

Exit interview: conducted _____________________ the company and is intended to capture the real reason for the _________________

Exit Interview or Survey

Exit Interview or Survey

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