week 5_Discussion & Assignment

· Define employee relations and discuss at least four methods for managing it.

Business Dictionary (2020) defines employee relations as “communications between management and employees concerning workplace decisions, grievances, conflicts, problem resolutions, unions, and issues of collective bargaining.” It is relationships built upon trust which has an effect on the business. Their are some key factors to consider when managing employee relations. Some factors to consider are:

1. Keep communications pathways open

2. Listen to all sides of the argument

3. Build relationships on common values and  rules

4. Know your team

5. Great team dynamics

6. Allow room to receive and give feedback

Employee relations allows employees and managers to build relationships to help each other fulfill their goals and to do so with little issues. Having a respectful team dynamic allows workers to work together without issue. Having policies and procedures in place help with these relationships and prevent lawsuits down the line. Being fair and transparent in the process is what make those relations strong. You are dealing with human behaviors and managing those behaviors and personalities to help the company with its bottom line. 

· Discuss what some of the specific, uniquely international activities an international HR manager typically engages in.

Some activities a global HR professional would engage in are:

1. Cultural Differences

2. Global Workforce Dynamics

3. Corporate Social Responsibility 

When working on an international level, their are some items especially HR professionals need to consider. When working locally, their are a lot of similar engagements because of the area or type of company. When globalized, HR professionals have to consider other factors that are inclusive and on a larger scale than usual. Cultural differences is something we have to think about. People do things differently everywhere you go. Somethings translate differently which can be a confusing situation. We have to consider a lot of different attributes and learn to work together on it. It’s thinking bigger on a larger scale and being sensitive to others outside our normal environment. 

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