COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Mastering Employee Relations Management, designed for HR professionals. This course is intended to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage employee relations, foster a positive workplace environment, and ensure organisational success. Each section will be complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.
We begin with an introduction to Employee Relations Management. In this section, you will learn the definition and importance of employee relations, explore the historical context and evolution of this field, and understand the key objectives and goals that drive effective employee relations management.
Understanding workplace culture is fundamental to managing employee relations. This section covers the definition of workplace culture, its impact on employee relations, and strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive culture that supports employee well-being and organisational success.
Communication strategies are crucial for effective employee relations. You will explore effective communication techniques, various channels of communication, and how to build trust through transparent and consistent communication.
Conflict resolution is a key aspect of maintaining harmonious employee relations. This section focuses on identifying sources of conflict, conflict resolution techniques, and the role of HR in mediating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
Employee engagement is vital for productivity and retention. Learn about the importance of employee engagement, methods for measuring engagement, and strategies for enhancing employee involvement and commitment to the organisation.
Performance management involves setting clear expectations and providing feedback. This section covers setting performance expectations, providing constructive feedback, and handling underperformance in a manner that encourages improvement and development.
Legal and ethical considerations ensure compliance and fairness in employee relations. You will gain an understanding of employment laws, ethical practices in employee relations, and how to handle legal disputes effectively and ethically.
Developing leadership skills is essential for HR professionals. This section focuses on key leadership competencies, coaching and mentoring employees, and leading by example to inspire and motivate your team.
Employee feedback mechanisms are critical for continuous improvement. Learn how to design effective feedback systems, collect and analyse feedback, and implement changes based on employee input to enhance workplace satisfaction and performance.
Workplace diversity and inclusion are crucial for a healthy work environment. This section covers the importance of diversity and inclusion, strategies for promoting diversity, and addressing discrimination and bias to create an equitable workplace.
Employee well-being and support are fundamental to maintaining a productive workforce. You will explore mental health awareness, employee assistance programs, and promoting work-life balance to support employee well-being.
Training and development are key to employee growth and satisfaction. This section covers identifying training needs, designing effective training programs, and measuring the effectiveness of training initiatives to ensure continuous development.
Employee recognition and rewards contribute to motivation and retention. Learn about the importance of recognition programs, designing reward systems, and implementing initiatives to acknowledge and reward employee contributions.
Managing employee turnover involves understanding the causes of turnover and implementing retention strategies. This section covers conducting exit interviews, analysing turnover data, and developing strategies to retain top talent.
Building a positive employer brand is crucial for attracting and retaining talent. You will learn about defining employer branding, strategies for building a strong employer brand, and measuring the impact of your branding efforts on employee relations and organisational success.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to master employee relations management, fostering a positive, productive, and compliant workplace that supports both employee and organisational goals.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Employee Relations Management
- Definition and Importance
- Historical Context and Evolution
- Key Objectives and Goals
2. Understanding Workplace Culture
- Defining Workplace Culture
- Impact of Culture on Employee Relations
- Strategies for Fostering a Positive Culture
3. Communication Strategies
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Channels of Communication
- Building Trust through Communication
4. Conflict Resolution
- Identifying Sources of Conflict
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Role of HR in Mediating Conflicts
5. Employee Engagement
- Importance of Employee Engagement
- Measuring Employee Engagement
- Strategies for Enhancing Engagement
6. Performance Management
- Setting Performance Expectations
- Providing Constructive Feedback
- Handling Underperformance
7. Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Understanding Employment Laws
- Ethical Practices in Employee Relations
- Handling Legal Disputes
8. Developing Leadership Skills
- Key Leadership Competencies
- Coaching and Mentoring Employees
- Leading by Example
9. Employee Feedback Mechanisms
- Designing Feedback Systems
- Collecting and Analysing Feedback
- Implementing Changes Based on Feedback
10. Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
- Strategies for Promoting Diversity
- Addressing Discrimination and Bias
11. Employee Well-being and Support
- Mental Health Awareness
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Promoting Work-Life Balance
12. Training and Development
- Identifying Training Needs
- Designing Effective Training Programs
- Measuring Training Effectiveness
13. Employee Recognition and Rewards
- Importance of Recognition Programs
- Designing Reward Systems
- Implementing Recognition Initiatives
14. Managing Employee Turnover
- Understanding Turnover Causes
- Retention Strategies
- Exit Interviews and Analysis
15. Building a Positive Employer Brand
- Defining Employer Branding
- Strategies for Building an Employer Brand
- Measuring the Impact of Employer Branding
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.