Chap 2.14: Workplace Relations

One of the role of FWC is to "Act as a mediator"

• Facilitate conversations between disputing parties to assist in resolution without offering opinions on the dispute.

• Provide legal advice to one of the parties involved in the dispute.

• Make binding decisions on behalf of the disputing parties.

• Encourage parties to escalate the dispute to a higher authority.

One of the role of FWC is to "Establish awards"

• Determine minimum pay and working conditions for industries.

• Ensure industry awards align with all NES.

• Regulate international trade agreements.

• Oversee corporate tax policies.

Role of the EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION:

• Share information

• Provide legal representation

• Negotiate salaries for employees

• Provide support

Participants in the workplace include:

• Human resource managers

• Employees

• Government agencies

• Corporate investors

Role of the EMPLOYEES

• 1/ Follow and understand workplace safety procedures

• 2/ Avoid misusing confidential information

• 3/ Take extended breaks during work hours

• 4/ Ignore workplace policies and procedures

Importance of HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER in the workplace relation

• They create a harmonious and productive workplace with motivated, skilled, and fulfilled employees.

• They focus solely on hiring new staff without considering employee satisfaction.

• They manage payroll and benefits without engaging with employees.

• They enforce strict rules that limit employee creativity.

Define the HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

• Individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within a business.

• Individuals responsible for managing financial resources in a company.

• Individuals who oversee the production process in a manufacturing firm.

• Individuals who handle marketing strategies and customer relations.

One of the role of the HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER is to "Act as a mediating party". Explain.

• Facilitate communication between employees and management.

• Implement strict policies without employee input.

• Focus solely on recruitment and hiring processes.

• Limit communication between departments.

One of the role of EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION is to "Provide support"

• Listen to employer concerns and offer management advice.

• Negotiate salaries on behalf of employees.

• Conduct training sessions for employees.

• Manage employee grievances directly.

One of the role of UNION is to "Protecting Job Security"

• Unions primarily focus on increasing profits for employers.

• Unions respond to issues related to wages and ensure employers uphold legal requirements, protecting against unfair dismissal.

• Unions are mainly concerned with employee training and development.

• Unions advocate for the elimination of all workplace regulations.