Week 5 _ Discussion_ ( 2 portions)
Portion 1_ ( Due Today)
Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following:
- Define employee relations and discuss at least four methods for managing it.
- Discuss what some of the specific, uniquely international activities an international HR manager typically engages in.
Both bullet points must be addressed in the same post. Do not separate them and create two posts.
Portion 2_ ( Due Saturday)
Read and respond to at least two of your classmate’s discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback or suggestions.
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Week 5_ Assignment ( Due Saturday)
Scenario: You are an HR manager of a company that since its inception has only operated locally. In a recent meeting your boss informed you that the company is planning to go global in the next 1 to 2 years. She would like an introduction from you on HR related issues for a global operation.
Create a 8- to 10-slide presentation, with speaker notes, including the following:
- List and briefly describe methods for staffing global organizations. Include pros and cons for each method.
- Identify five competencies important to selection of candidates for global assignments that are essential to success.
- Describe pre-departure onboarding opportunities you would recommend to enhance the global experience. Onboarding examples may include the expatriate as well as family members.
- Describe ongoing training and development opportunities that are essential while on global assignments.
- Describe repatriation policies that will attract and retain global talent.
- Identify U.S. employment laws and ethical responsibilities to consider in staffing for global assignments.
**MUST INCLUDE SPEAKER NOTES**
Miriam Wrote:
· Define employee relations and discuss at least four methods for managing it.
Business Dictionary (2020) defines employee relations as “communications between management and employees concerning workplace decisions, grievances, conflicts, problem resolutions, unions, and issues of collective bargaining.” It is relationships built upon trust which has an effect on the business. Their are some key factors to consider when managing employee relations. Some factors to consider are:
1. Keep communications pathways open
2. Listen to all sides of the argument
3. Build relationships on common values and rules
4. Know your team
5. Great team dynamics
6. Allow room to receive and give feedback
Employee relations allows employees and managers to build relationships to help each other fulfill their goals and to do so with little issues. Having a respectful team dynamic allows workers to work together without issue. Having policies and procedures in place help with these relationships and prevent lawsuits down the line. Being fair and transparent in the process is what make those relations strong. You are dealing with human behaviors and managing those behaviors and personalities to help the company with its bottom line.
· Discuss what some of the specific, uniquely international activities an international HR manager typically engages in.
Some activities a global HR professional would engage in are:
1. Cultural Differences
2. Global Workforce Dynamics
3. Corporate Social Responsibility
When working on an international level, their are some items especially HR professionals need to consider. When working locally, their are a lot of similar engagements because of the area or type of company. When globalized, HR professionals have to consider other factors that are inclusive and on a larger scale than usual. Cultural differences is something we have to think about. People do things differently everywhere you go. Somethings translate differently which can be a confusing situation. We have to consider a lot of different attributes and learn to work together on it. It’s thinking bigger on a larger scale and being sensitive to others outside our normal environment.
Reference
SHRM Foundation. (February 2015). Engaging and Integrating a Global Workforce. Retrieved from
https://www.shrm.org/foundation/ourwork/initiatives/preparing-for-future-hr-trends/PublishingImages/Pages/Engaging-and-Integrating-Global-Workforce/6-15%20Theme%202%20Report-FINAL
Sonia Wrote:
Employee relations can be defined as the relationship that is shared between an organization and its employees. I keep coming back to the employee is the most important asset to an organization, and since employees spend most of their time in the office each day and most of their days in the week at their desks, it’s crucial that they develop some sort of relationship with their co-workers, management, and executives. We as management have to understand that each employee have different personalities and we should spend time trying to build a rapport, with each of them, as said, happy and engaged employees produce the best work.
I find that managers should have an open door policy not to seem distant from the employees, they know that you are there to communicate when they need you. The balance is to to build that relationship on ground rules and values of the organization.