Managing Employment Relations

Understand the key aspects of employment relations and how they apply in practice with this comprehensive textbook.

This is a key textbook for postgraduate students taking a module in employment relations on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited master's courses Managing Employment Relations explains what employment relations means, what the key theories and processes are and how these apply in practice. It explains the legal aspects of employment relations as well as coverage of employee representation, employee voice and participation. There is also expert discussion of how to manage workplace conflict, grievances, workplace discipline as well as how to manage redundancies and employee exits. This eighth edition now includes updated coverage of workplace unions, new material on what role ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues play in the employment relationship and discussion of talent retention and reward. Pedagogical features throughout include learning objectives, reflective activities, real-world examples, explore further boxes, key learning points and review questions. Online resources include a lecturer manual, lecture slides, sample essay questions, annotated weblinks and additional real-world examples.

Includes pedagogical features in every chapter such as learning objectives, case studies, reflective activities, key learning points, review questions and explore further boxes

Auteur
Dr Margaret Prior is a Lecturer in Human Resources Management at the University of Plymouth, UK. She came to academia after a career working for two major trade unions.

Contenu

• • Chapter - 01: Introduction;
  • Chapter - 02: The concepts and processes of employment relations;
  • Chapter - 03: The dynamic context of employment relations;
  • Chapter - 04: Managing employment relations;
  • Chapter - 05: Employment relations strategy, employee engagement and voice;
  • Chapter - 06: Representation at work;
  • Chapter - 07: Equality, diversity and inclusion;
  • Chapter - 08: Health, well-being and the employment relationship;
  • Chapter - 09: The management of workplace conflict;
  • Chapter - 10: Workplace discipline;
  • Chapter - 11: Managing employee grievances;
  • Chapter - 12: Managing redundancies;
  • Chapter - 13: Workplace mediation;
  • Chapter - 14: Conclusion the future of employment relations