Employee Relations at Aston Martin: A Comprehensive Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of employee relations, focusing on the context of Aston Martin Lagonda. It begins by defining employment and highlighting the importance of employee relations for achieving organizational goals, enhancing productivity, and gaining a competitive advantage. The report examines the rights, duties, and obligations of both employees and employers within the workplace, emphasizing legal frameworks such as the Health and Safety Act and the Equality Act. A key component is the stakeholder analysis of Aston Martin, utilizing the Power Interest Matrix to categorize stakeholders and assess their influence. The report also discusses the positive and negative impacts of employee relations on stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and the community. Finally, it underscores the significance of promoting dialogue, communication, and a healthy work-life balance to maintain effective employee relations.

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Contents
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Value and importance of employee relation................................................................................3
Rights, Duties and Obligation of Employees and Employer within Workplace.........................4
Stakeholder Analysis of Aston Martin Lagonda.........................................................................6
Positive and negative impact of employee relation.....................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Employment can be defined as the relation between the two or more individuals or parties
based on the contract work, where the work is been paid. It may be a corporation, for profit, not-
for-profit organization, co-operative or other entity is the employer and the other is the
employee. In this the employer and employee work together to achieve their target goals and
objectives. The employees can also engage in negotiating the terms related to contract. Employer
needs to make sure that contract is legally binding. This will assist them in forming better
relationship with each other. It will assist them in growing. The employees are being paid for the
work which has been done by them. Present report will lay emphasis on Aston Martin Lagonda.
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is a British independent manufacturer of luxury
sports cars and grand tourers. The company was founded in the year 1913. Report will lay
emphasis on the value and importance of employee relation. It will also provide the right duties
and obligation of employees and employer at the workplace. Report will also conduct and
complete the stake holder analysis. Report will also provide the detail about the benefits of
employee relationship to stakeholders.
MAIN BODY
Value and importance of employee relation
Employee relation is one of the most important aspects in organization so that the goals
and objectives can be achieved collectively. It has been analysed that better employee
relationship can enhance the productivity of Aston Martin. They wil be able to provide better
services to their consumers (Subramanian, 2017). This will also assist them in increasing the
satisfaction level of consumers as employees will perform better. Employee relationship will also
help employer in gaining competitive advantage. It will support Aston Martin in increasing the
engagement of employees in them. They can maintain the relationship by addressing all the laws
that are being launched by government in favour of employees. Like for example Health and
Safety act, 1974 implements that workers in company must be provided with safe secure
environment. Aston Martin needs to make sure that workers are working in better environment.
They are not working in hazardous conditions. This will assist Aston Martin in enhancing their
relationship with employees. It will support them in increasing their belongingness. They will
also be able to negotiate easily with the workers which are really necessary for their growth. It

has also been analysed that maintaining employee relationship is really essential as it will assist
Aston Martin in increasing the goodwill of firm. It will assist them in achieving their goals and
objectives. It will also help them in attracting more skilled and potential employees towards firm
and will retain the efficient employees with them.
This can support Aston martin in enhancing their productivity as well as operational
efficiency (Babalola, 2016). They will also be able to gain competitive advantage. Employee
relation if are better in firm than workers will effectively analyse the needs and demands of
consumers. They will easily be able to encourage consumers more to buy their goods and
services. It has been analysed that in order to improve the employee relation, the employer of
Aston Martin must also make use of Data protection Act, 2010. In this they must make sure that
no personal data of employees are been leaked, so that better workplace relationship can be
maintained. This will assist them in increasing the trust ad satisfaction level of employees. This
aspect will also enhance the workers capabilities to work. This will support Aston Martin in
growing and achieving their goals and objectives.
It has been analysed that better employee relationship when improved can also reduce
the conflict among them. This will assist Aston Martin in increasing the workplace productivity.
It will also assist them in making work environment and culture better. It will reduce the
employee turnover and will assist them in retaining skilled workers (White, Lockett and Currie,
2019). It will help them in growing. It has also been analysed that Aston martin need to make use
of Equality Act, 2010 in their workplace. This will allow them to provide equal opportunities to
their workers which will ultimately improve the productivity of firm. It will also support them in
increasing their profitability as well as sales revenue. It is really important for Aston martin to
maintain employee relationship as it supports them in uncertain situation. Workers will become
flexible and adapt changes which have been launched by firm. It will help Aston Martin Lagonda
in growing. This will also support employer in increasing the morale of workers that is really
essential for business growth of firm.
Rights, Duties and Obligation of Employees and Employer within Workplace
Rights, Duties and Obligation of Employee

Employees have some rights, duties and obligations which are need to be followed in the
organization in order to main better work practices within the organization. These are some
Rights, Duties and Obligation of Employee in Aston Martin Lagonda.
Employee Rights- Employees have right to be free from discrimination and Harassment of all
type. It is also their right to a safe workplace which is free from dangerous situations, toxic
substances and other risks that are possible on the work place. They also have right to be free
form retaliation for filing complaint or claim against an employer (Aderibigbe, 2017). Apart
from these they also have right to provide with fair wages. For example- they have right to
prevent discrimination in workplace by law and it is right way to deal with discrimination in
organization.
Employee Duties- some of the main duties of employees in the work place are related to various
aspects. It is their duty to obey lawful and orders that are included in the employment contract. It
is also their duty to serve faithfully to the organization and follow all the rules, regulation and
procedures within the organization with dedication. This duties are mentioned in the employment
contract so important to follow in order to avoid legal actions.
Employee Obligation- there are some obligations employees need to follow in the organization
in order to perform the work effectively they are hired for, perform all the work carefully, and
seriously. Avoid putting themselves and other people in danger with in the workplace. These are
some ethical responsibility of employees in Aston Martin Lagonda.
Rights, Duties and Obligation of Employer
Employer Rights- Some of main rights of employer within the business organization are- they
have right to hire and fire employees. they also have right to maintain confidentiality and non-
disclosure in organization (Chanda, 2018). employees have right to implement different work
policies in organization. This is important for keep Aston Martin Lagonda free from legal and
ethical issues.
Employer Duties- Some of main duties of the employer in organization are- provide work place
to the employees with is free from serious risk and hazard as per the rules and regulation issued
by authority. Maintain effective work condition for employees along with consideration of safety

and security measures. This is important to run operation of Aston Martin Lagonda effectively in
market place.
Employer Obligations- There are different responsibilities of employees within the work place
which are- It is their responsibility to keep people working on the organization work place safe
and secure from all type of risks (Haski-Leventhal and Concato, 2016). Full fill the promises
they have made to employees in the employment contract. This is how they can meet all the
responsibility they need to follow in Aston Martin Lagonda’s workplace.
Evaluation of Psychological Contract- This is important for the organization to make
psychological contract with the organization in order to maintain effective relationship with
employees.
Mechanism for Managing Employee Relationship in Organization
There are different processes are performed by the organization to maintain effective
practices in organization which are- promote dialogue and communication with employee. Focus
of company missions and values and maintain healthy work life balance in organization.
Stakeholder Analysis of Aston Martin Lagonda
Parties, individual and organisation who are capable of affecting operation of a company
at the same time can be affected by the company are known as stakeholders. Stakeholders are
those who has interest in organisation and its operations (Petit, 2019). Stakeholders of Aston
Martin Lagonda are its shareholders, management and directors, employees, customers, financial
institution and creditors, government, pressure group, suppliers, unions and community where
business operates and draw its resources. Stakeholder analysis helps in understanding impact of
each stakeholder on the company and its operations and also what impact does company make
on its various analysis and to which of the stakeholder company is most liable. Power Interest
Matrix is a model and tool through which stakeholders of Aston Martin Lagonda can be
analysed.

Power and Interest Matrix
As per this matrix stakeholders of Aston Martin Lagonda are analysed on the basis of their power
in the organisation and on the basis of their interest in the company. These are divided on four
types. These are
High power and Low Interest
Stakeholders in this position are required to keep satisfied (Lin, Ho and Shen, 2018). This
is because though they do not have much interest in the company but not keeping them satisfied
might result in issues. These stakeholders include government and community. It is important to
keep them satisfied by following all the rules and regulations.
Policies and regulations of government regarding employment are important to consider
and engage with so that company can have positive employment relations.
High Power and High Interest
Aston Martin Lagonda needs to make most of efforts considering these stakeholders.
They are closely engaged with the company and are required to managed closely. This is because
they have high interest in the organisation and their power is also high so that they can
significantly affect Aston Martin Lagonda and its operations (Lin, Ho and Shen, 2018). These
stakeholders are Shareholders and Directors of Aston Martin Lagonda. Shareholders are also
those which are known as majority shareholders and have various rights in operation of the
Aston Martin Lagonda.
For positive employment relationship support of shareholders are very important as they
can affect culture of the Aston Martin Lagonda which have direct impact on its employment
relationships.
Low Power and Low Interest

Stakeholders whose interest and power both is low Aston Martin Lagonda only need
minimum efforts for them. They are only required to be monitored to ensure that they do not
create any problem in organisation for example pressure groups are this type of stakeholders.
Low Power and High Interest
Aston Martin Lagonda needs to keep its stakeholders informed when their power in
Aston Martin Lagonda is low but their interest in the Aston Martin Lagonda is high. They are
required to be aware of all the major decision and how these decision affect stakeholders.
Employees of Aston Martin Lagonda can be considered in this category of stakeholders.
For its positive employment relationship support and engagement of these stakeholders is
most important (ElWakeel and Andersen, 2019). They are direct effect on employment
relationship at Aston Martin Lagonda.
Positive and negative impact of employee relation
Employee relationship can have positive and negative impact on the working of
company. It will also affect the decision making of firm. It has been analysed that employee
relationship can also lay impact on all stakeholders of Aston Martin. It can impact the growth of
firm (Caldwell and Caldwell, 2016). It has been analysed that if employee relationship are
negative and employers can not address and identify the needs and demands of workers than this
can reduce the satisfaction level of employees. It can also increase the conflict in firm. This
aspect can reduce the brand reputation and goodwill. Stakeholders can take back their investment
if the good will of firm is been reduced.
It is really necessary for Aston martin Lagonda to maintain the environment of company
so that better employee relationship can be maintained. It will also support them in increasing the
satisfaction level of employees. If workers are satisfied than it will also help Aston Martin in
increasing the employee engagement. It will also support firm in reducing the turnover of
worker. It has been analysed this will make investor and supplier more satisfied, they will tend to
invest more in their firm. It has also been analysed that employee relationship can also increase
the productivity and operational efficiency of firm. Creating the productive and pleasant work
environment has a drastic effect on an employee’s loyalty to the business, it encourages a loyal
workforce. It has been analysed that effective communication must be used in order to improve
the workers relationship. This will support Aston Martin in analysing the problems that has been

faced by their workers. It is really necessary for growth of firm. It has also been analysed that
providing equal opportunities when provided to employees can also motivate them to perform
beter. It will improvise the relationship between employer and employee. It will also assist them
in achieving their set target (Kim And et.al., 2017).
It will also assist them in enhancing the team and collaborative working. Conflict can be
reduced wand also the work environment can be better. It will help firm in growing and
achieving goals and objectives. It has also been analysed that motivation of employees will be
increased through monetary and non monetary rewards. It will help them in making the
employee relationship better. It will also assist firm in growing. Stakeholders can be satisfied
because of this aspect. Employee relationship can also help Aston Martin in improvising
productivity and operational efficiency. It will also assist firm in reducing the conflict and chaos.
It will also help them in promoting the team working and company can also negotiate with the
workers to perform task. It will support Aston Martin in increasing the engagement of employees
in them. They can maintain the relationship by addressing all the laws that are being launched by
government in favour of employees.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been summarised that employee relation has been one of the
most important aspect in achieving goals and objectives. Employee relation if maintained than
workers will effectively analyse the needs and demands of consumers. They will easily be able to
encourage consumers more to buy their goods and services. This has assisted and supported firm
in growing. It has been analysed that better employee relationship has been maintained by firm
by providing workers with monetary and non monetary rewards. This has also motivated the
employees to perform. It has assisted them in increasing the productivity and operational
efficiency of firm.
The report also summarises that employee relationship has been maintained by firm by
providing equal opportunities to workers. They have provided workers with adequate resources
ad placed them at right job. This has improved employee relationship. It has supported them in
reducing conflict and making the work environment better. It has also assisted them in achieving
their set target. Employee relationship has also assisted employer in gaining competitive
advantage. It has supported Aston Martin in increasing the engagement of employees in them.

This has assisted them in increasing the engagement of workers and it has also supported them in
increasing workers belongingness. It has also been analysed that btetr work relationship can also
improve the brand reputation and equity of firm. It has assisted them in growing and achieving
set objectives. It has also been analysed that workers needs to be provided with better and safe
environment so that relationship has been improved.

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