New to Employee Relations? Seeking Advice on Where to Start and Key Activities

I am working as an HR Senior Executive in an organization. My manager has assigned me a new role which is employee relations. I am entirely new to this kind of profile. Can anybody advise me on what activities are part of employee relations and with which activity I should start with...

Sapna

Dear Sapna,

Greetings.

Employee relations is not an easy job. You must have more knowledge on manpower, machines, systems, and basic human psychology. There is one good book available which is "Industrial Relations" by Arun Monappa. If you happen to read this book, you would get more information on this subject.

With regards,
Trisha

Hello Sapna,

Employee relations is really a very big topic in itself. It generally refers to functions more related to the relationship between employees, providing employees a healthy environment to work in. It totally depends on the relationship-building, a complete practical approach. If you sort out employee problems promptly, it fosters a strong bond between you and the employee.

Regards,
Amit Seth.

Is anyone able to guide me about employee relation practices in an IT/Software/R&D company?

Please guide me for this.

Well Sapna,

ER covers all the small and big issues to make the bond strong between employer and employee to have a long-lasting relationship, fewer attritions, and finally, both should be satisfied (Employee and Employer). You can handle the issues related to work that the employee is facing, what additional things he is looking for, what help or advice he needs from your end - overtimes, benefits, negotiations, pay raise, reimbursements of pending bills, etc. It's not that tough once you start with these things.

Regards,
Harsha

Hi Sapna,

The objective of ER is to understand the needs of an employee and address them at every stage through regular interaction, building, developing, and maintaining a good relationship with your employees so that they come to you with their problems. In other words, it involves attaching the employee to the organization by performing various activities such as employee engagement, retention policies, etc.

Dear All,

Employee Relations (ER) is nothing but making all employees (Confirmed/Probationary/Trainee/Worker) feel great about the organization where they are currently working. It starts from solving queries in the Offer Letter to negotiations up to salary hikes when the employee shows less motivation towards work. This includes outings, picnics, get-togethers, quality circles, participation in management decisions, and many more.

First, try to understand what your organization needs from you (i.e., from Management & Employees) and try to create tailor-made policies, systems, and procedures after consulting with all concerned Heads of Departments and heads of the organization.

Be very careful because this is a very sensitive issue. Make sure it does not backfire on you.

Prashant
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Hi,

Kindly find the PowerPoint presentation on Employee Relations, and I hope it proves helpful to you.

Regards,
Harsha

Dear Swapna,

Please define your objectives. What do you want to derive out of ER (Your New Role) or take help from your immediate superior? I would also like to put forward to all, before asking for suggestions, help, or advice, one should define very clearly the objective behind the assignment. This is fundamental and the foundation of any activity to start. Objectives differ from organization to organization. By defining your objectives, you bring in effectiveness by saving time and remain focused.

I can help you effectively plan out ERM process - implementation - and Measurement, provided I know what the clear objectives are. In case you have any difficulties in defining the objectives, then first start understanding the activity and gaining basic knowledge, and then evaluate what best will suit your organization. Define your objectives with help from your superiors.

Atul

Hey hey! That's what I do :) Basically, you are an HR Generalist but very, very employee-focused all the time. You are the line of communication between EEs and ERs, keeping everyone happy, healthy, and safe, coordinating payroll, new hires, recruiting, benefits, well, just about everything. It is great, and I hope you love it as much as I do!

Hi Harsha,

Good presentation; it was quite helpful. I am currently working on a project on ER and need to prepare a project report for an IT firm regarding its Outsourcing. If you have any relevant material that would be helpful, please let me know.

Thanks,
Angel :)

Hi,

Please find the attached resume if there is any position for HR executive or employee relations. I have 2.9 years of experience.

Thanks,
Swati