Employee Relations Articles

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Jacquelyn Donner @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 7:53 PM

The professional human resources exam is a comprehensive testing for human resource employees who wish to increase their competitiveness in the workforce. The SPHR or senior professional in human resources is issued by the Human Resource Certification Institute. Candidates must know all the current laws, rules and regulations related to the every aspect of the employment process. The current exam covers details of the labor relations process, going back as far as the 1900s. The labor movements c... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 5:12 PM

Typically, such programs include referral services and short-term counselling for the employee (and possibly other members of their household) and are typically offered to employees free of charge. A company interested in providing an employee assistance program will typically purchase a pre paid plan from a third party provider. Selecting The UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is the professional body for such providers and may be of assistance in helping to find a ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 5:01 PM

Fortunately, turnover is on a declining trend in the UK, but this also means that enterprises must continue to find ways to retain staff to remain competitive in the marketplace. Some employee turnover is positive. A company that is too conservative in staff retention will become uncompetitive because some employees cost more to retain than to terminate. For example, keeping poor performers in order to avoid the cost of hiring and training a new employee will typically cause morale prob... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 10:56 AM

The cost for UK industry is staggering 11.5 billion was paid in wages to absent employees, or paid for temporary staff or overtime for absent employees, in 2002. There are many ways of preventing absenteeism. Of the forty million days each year lost to absenteeism, over thirteen million are caused by common mental health issues, including stress, anxiety and depression. While not all mental health issues are preventable by employers, enterprises can mitigate the cost by providing approp... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 9:54 AM

Many people who are, in ordinary circumstances, excellent workers may encounter a period in their lives where they struggle with the responsibilities of their work and their outside lives. Without assistance, such employees may end up being terminated or leaving the job voluntarily, costing the enterprise in recruiting, hiring, and training costs. Any organisation can benefit from an employee assistance program to help prevent these costs and to help employees lead happier and more pro... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Wayne Messick @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 5:28 AM

Why does a dependable supervisor begin calling in sick, when you know they are not really ill, just before an important project is due for completion? Why is a valuable team leader always in a bad mood, snapping at her colleagues, coming in late, and leaving early - all of a sudden and for no reason at all? Why do you find yourself making decisions solely to keep the peace - to keep from upsetting fellow employees who always seem to be \"having a bad day?\" If your employees were ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 11:21 PM

Convenience rules our lives today and it affects every aspect of our lives from work, to family, and even everyday events such as eating a meal. Unfortunately, this I want it now kind of thinking is causing the amount of absenteeism in the workplace to skyrocket. Likewise, companies and businesses are having a hard time with staff-retention due to high turn-over rates, the rising cost of recruitment, and the outrageous demands of employees. These demands include higher salaries, more co... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 4:35 PM

Considering the time and money spend recruiting and training talent, employers and managers should consider the importance of increasing both profitability and efficiency, by tackling problems that can lead to extreme profit loss. Even if a company or organisation manages to retain a majority of their talent, preventative measure will prove to be a valuable investment, and also safeguard a companys reputation. Employers seek references regarding the history of prospective applicants, but... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 9:09 AM

Though employers cannot outright diagnose one of their employees with a substance abuse problem, they should monitor their employees performance and refer employees that are having unusual performance problems to the company EAP. An employer can be a supportive branch for their employee, but they must make it clear to the employee that their job is on the line if they do not correct their behaviour. Substance abuse can be a tough thing for an employer to handle, but employers should try ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Richard Reid @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 1:26 AM

For example, if an employee came into your office complaining about marital problems and you told them you were only interested in their work performance, then you\'d be considered a bad manager for not handling the situation with a little more dignity. Or what would happen if another employee with martial problems came into your office every day for at least fifteen minutes to talk. It wouldn\'t be long before the other people in the department were complaining that the one wh... more...