C.I.P.D. Certificate in Human Resource Practice
Unit: 3MER (HR)
Tutor: Sean Banning
Student Name: Sian Maudsley
Date Submitted: 4th June 2014
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Signature Date 04/06/2014
3MER
Describe 4 factors, 2 external, which impact on the employment relationship.
A number of factors impact on the relationship between employees and employers. Below I have listed intenal and external factors which impact on the employment relationship.
Internal
Organisation culture – The behaviour and morals of the employees within the company have a big impact on the employment relationship e.g if there is the ethos of flexible working hours then you may find that the employees are more likely yo be unhappy towards any changed in the terms and conditions of their employment when it comes to their working hours.
Pay, Rewards & Benefits – This attracts, inactivates and retains employees. The employment contract which states employees rewards, pay, bonus and benefits can remove animosity amoungst both employees and employers.
Management willingness to tackle matters in a systematic and careful manner
The way in which employees conduct themselves e.g in a rofessional manner
Situation of the company in the market i.e sales increasing/decreasing
External
Technology – Improvements to existing systems/technology can result in redundancies and reduced hours in tuen this can affect the remaining employees who may feel demotivated and worries about their own job security. Employees at times can use this to their advantage by developing new skills and training in different areas to ensure they are more versitle.
Legal policies of governments - Government can pass laws that restrict the activities of trade unions thus limiting employees bargaining power.
Policies that are directed towards the creation of full employment maximise