Employee Relations - A Match Made In Heaven
Can a family life prosper if the wedded pair have an unhealthy relationship ? Similarly, an organization to succeed, the employer and the employee has to communicate and understand the expectations of each other.
As per
interObservers (2023), workplace expectations refers to the behavioral norms,
performance standards & direction for communication in a business
environment. Why are workplace expectations important for a work
environment to succeed ? Work place expectations play an important part in the
increasing in productivity, building a positive work culture & thereby
ensuring a pleasant work environment. Based on the company culture, job roles
& industry, workplace expectations will defer.
Let's take a peek at some....Employer Expectations
It is important to understand the employer expectations as it will
assist the employee in undertaking a new role or on advancing in the
organization. It is important that the employer provides the necessary
resources to the employees to meet the stated expectations. Apart from getting the allotted tasks done through
the employees, it is essential for the employers to identify the employees'
behavior and the ways of thinking while they are in the office
environment (Indeed Editorial Team, 2023)
- Positive Attitude
For the benefit of the organizational culture, employer will require the employee to have a positive attitude. The positive attitude will help to motivate own self as well as inspire the collogues at your workplace (Indeed Editorial Team, 2023)
Indeed Editorial Team (2023) states that employers prefer employees who are capable of performing their tasks with minimum supervision. The self motivated employee has the innate ability to complete a given task at a high standard. By delivering high quality work through self motivation, an employee will be able to create a positive opinion on the employer's mind.
- Punctuality
As per Indeed editorial team (2023), employers expect the employees to be punctual in their work. It will indicate the employees commitment toward the work-role, reliability of the employee & good organizational skills. Hence it will lead to the employer entrusting the employee with greater responsibility.
- Adaptability
Haven't we under-gone changes in the recent years ? Change has become part & parcel of the day to day work life. Especially the technological world is changing in a rapid pace hence one of the top skills the employers gives preference to is adaptability when selecting candidates. Change has resulted the employees to adapt to new methods, ways of thinking & adapt to new technology (Chase, 2023)
Employee Expectations
As per the research conducted by Gartner (2021), 82% of the employees, states that rather than seeing them as an employee, it is important for the organization to see them as a person. Lets take a look at some expectations that the employees are looking to receive from their employers.
- On-boarding
According to Dr. Sahni (2023) a new joiner's first few days will reflect what they will be expected to encounter in the future working in the organization. Isn't it a powerful statement ? The BambooHR survey identified that 1/3 of more than 1000 Americans left their new employment before reaching 6 months of employment. Do you know why ? Poor onboarding experience. Therefore it is vital than the employer has a strategic onboarding process.
- Growth Opportunities
Present day employees are always look out for growth opportunities. Hence employees who sense that their professional development is been obstructed are likely to move in search of new job opportunities. Eg: 59% of the young generation are of the view that opportunities to develop themselves are important when searching for jobs. To improve employee retention & improve their engaging, plans for career development & training will be important (Dr. Sahni, 2023). According to Gartner (2021) organizations that are on the path of development will assist the employees by providing objective career coaches. They will assist the employees to prioritize their personal goals.
Increased Flexibility
Apart from when and where, providing flexibility to the employees as to who they are working with, the project that they will be working on & the degree to which the employees are working are practiced in leading organizations. Will be effective if organizations can offer flexibility to employees based on the activity rather than the role (Gartner, 2021). As identified by Dr. Sahni (2023), flexible working has promoted the culture of work-life balance.
Benefits of Strong Employer-Employee Relationship
As described by Sharma (2023), employer-employee relationship is considered as the 'Cornerstone', upon which the organization is build in. It's an inter-connection of Trust, Communication & Shared Goal that is going beyond a mere contract between the two parties.
Productivity will be Increased
As per Brooke (2022), positive relationship between the employer & employee, has created an environment that the employees will be inspired to work in unison. They are motivated. Increased investments on employee relations programs has resulted in enhancing productivity which will result in the increased profitability of the organization.
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Increase in Employee Loyalty
Increased productivity and along with the pleasant environment that the employees are working-in, it bounds to increase the level of loyalty that the employees are having towards the organization. Increased loyalty will result in high employee retention. Can avoid situations such as high cost of employee T/O surpassing the cost of ER programs. Due to high retention rate, the employer can be assured that the organization is equipped with a group of trained and skilled employees (Brooke, 2002).
Better Employee Engagement
As discussed by Powick (2021), improving employee engagement is challenging as most of the employee will not be committed. The employers should empower the employees so that they will feel sense of belonging & valued in the workplace. By respecting the opinions & ideas of the workers, regular feedback on individual & organizational performance, communicating what is expected from the employee are some ways that employee engagement can be encouraged. The employees will contribute positively.
Conclution:
The journey through the complex landscape of employer and employee relationship is not a mere agreement but will be the core of a thriving business, fulfilling of careers and a flourishing workplace. A strong employer and employee bond is surely ' A Match Made in Heaven'.
References :
Sahni, P. (2023) RECENT CHANGES IN EMPLOYEES EXPECTATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO QUALITY OF WORK LIFE. EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS), 10(3), pp.107 [Online]. Available at: https://eprajournals.com/IJHS/article/10323/download (Accessed on: 18 March 2023).
Brooke, C. (2022) Why Strong Employee/Employer Relationship is Important and How to Achieve This? [Online]. Available at: https://www.business2community.com/strategy/strong-employeeemployer-relationship-important-achieve-0876781 (Accessed: 17 March 2024).
Gartner. (2021) Gartner HR Research Shows Organization Must Reinvent Their Employee Value Proposition to Deliver a More Human Deal, Gartner. [Online]. Available at: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-05-25-gartner-hr-research-shows-organizations-must-reinvent-their-employment-value-proposition-to-deliver-a-more-human-deal (Accessed: 17 March 2024).
interObservers (2023) What are Workplace Expectations: A Complete Guide [Online] Available at: https://interobservers.com/what-are-workplace-expectations/ (Accessed: 18 March 2024).
Indeed Editorial Team. (2023) 10 Expectations employers have for employees [Online]. Available at: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/expectations-of-employers (Accessed: 13 Mar 2024).
Indeed Editorial Team. (2023) Common employer expectations and tips for meeting them [Online]. Available at: https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/employer-expectations#:~:text=Employers%20often%20expect%20employees%20to,make%20the%20group%20more%20effective. (Accessed: 13 Mar 2024).
Powick, M. (2021) The importance of good employee relations, Linkedin [Online] Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-good-employee-relations-melissa-powick (Accessed: 18 March 2024).
Sharma, S. (2023) Building strong employer employee relationships: a key to workplace success [Online]. Available at: Building Strong Employer Employee Relationships: A Key to Workplace Success - Risely (Accessed: 19 March 2024).
Chase, K. (2023) 9 Soft skills employers want in 2024, TopResume [Online] Available at: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/6-soft-skills-employers-are-looking-for (Accessed: 19 March 2024).
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Good, also developing a strong employee connections is a good practice and it is essential for creating a profitable organization.
ReplyDeleteYes, good employee relations have an impact on the performance of the company. As per Gallup's meta-analysis, it was evident, due to higher engagement of employees, a 21% increase in productivity & profitability was achieved.
DeleteClear content. Employee relation is on of the key elements for employee productivity. There are many ways where organizations use to increase employee relation because it helps the employer to retain the staff & build strong bond with the employee.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments Nimani. Yes a strong bond with the employee can carry a long way. Afterall the employees are the brand ambassadors of the company.
DeleteNice Content. Furthermore, nurturing a culture of fairness and equity is paramount. Employees should feel confident that they will be treated fairly and consistently, regardless of their position or background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the valuable input. Fairness in treatment will be a motivational aspect that will bring about loyalty towards the company.
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ReplyDeleteI like the clear and precise way you have engaged your reader, Kishani. Most of your sources are updated and prevalent to today's practices in Human Resources of Employee relations. Under this topic it would be good to see if you do bring the instances of what to avoid in employee relations like ambiguous contract terms. Some companies I've noted use legal jargon in their contracts and unsuspecting employees who sign these are liable for trouble. Thought I'd check on this too as employment related lawsuits are widespread nowadays. Very well written though and looking forward to reading more on your other work.
This blog focuses extremely on the value of relationships between employers and employees as well as how success comes from knowing one another's expectations. It outlines important expectations for both employers and employees and emphasizes the benefits of a solid working relationship, such as higher engagement, productivity, and loyalty. It highlights the importance of trust, communication, and common objectives in establishing an enjoyable workplace overall.
ReplyDeleteWhile a strong employer-employee relationship can foster loyalty, other factors such as career advancement opportunities, compensation, and job satisfaction also influence employee retention. Organizations must address various aspects of the employee experience to effectively retain talent, not solely rely on relationship quality (Allen et al., 2013).
ReplyDeleteWhat a thought-provoking exploration of the symbiotic relationship between employers and employees! This article beautifully illustrates how understanding and meeting each other's expectations can create a workplace environment where everyone thrives. Excited to implement these insights for a stronger bond between employer and employee!
ReplyDeleteAdaptability in employee relations is key to navigating changing work environments and fostering resilience within teams. As challenges evolve, the ability to adapt ensures that employees can effectively respond and thrive (Fugate et al., 2004) Adaptability fosters teamwork, creativity, and organisational nimbleness, which in turn propels success in ever-changing corporate environments.
ReplyDeleteNice Article.Good employee relations create a productive work atmosphere where trust, respect, and communication are encouraged. Open communication and rapid resolution of issues can foster employee loyalty and dedication, which boosts morale and productivity in organisations
ReplyDelete"Poor employee relations can cause discontent, dissatisfaction and eventually larger turnover rates. Goals of the organization may be threatened when disputes go unsolved if there are poor communication channels. Morale also declines. Putting money into effective employee relations programmers is crucial to developing a cohesive and driven staff.
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Good content Kishani. further to add from Mutt (2021), In today’s modern and progressive workplace, a new layer of employee expectations has been conferred upon those currently existing. In this quest, employees are expected to perform not only their core job description-defined activities but also additional ones.
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