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HR 101: Who was Elton Mayo, the father of HR?

HR Brew

In 1922, he shared his research on issues in the way managers and employees related to one another on a US speaking tour. Two years later, he started what would become his most famous research initiative, the Hawthorne Studies , at the Western Electric Company’s Hawthorne Works in Illinois.

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7 Strategies to Improve Your Organization’s Employee Relations

DecisionWise

Most leaders intuitively understand the importance of building strong employee relations, whether that is to help retain current talent or to create an employee value proposition that attracts others to join your organization. But what exactly do we mean by the term “employee relations”?

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7 Toxic Factors That Damage Employee Relations

6Q

A shocking 48% of employees report experiencing abuse in the workplace. Additionally, Human Resource managers spend 24% of their time resolving employee relations disputes. Why are employee relations issues so prevalent and how can they be improved? What are employee relations? Bad bosses.

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What is employee relations? Beyond the basics of HR

Business Management Daily

Employee relations is a buzzword that is thrown around a lot within human resources and people management discussions, but do you truly know what it means? Many people confuse employee relations with general HR, but it’s actually a bit different. What is employee relations ?

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How the Employee Relations Job Function is Changing: A Look at the HR Acuity Benchmark Study

Evil HR Lady

Just what does the employee relations department do all day? This is the type of question that if you ask an ER person directly, it may result in a pointed glare or perhaps weeping as the employee relations expert sinks into a chair. To go straight to the study, click here: HR Acuity Study.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM. A Garter study indicated that employee experience was a top priority for 47 percent of HR leaders and it is important for us to explore why.

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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

As a department, it is responsible for managing HR activities from recruitment and onboarding, compensation and benefits, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations to separation or retirement. HR is vital in aligning the organization’s business objectives and employees’ needs and aspirations.