U10352962 CIPD Level 7 Strategic Employee Relations Report

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of employee relations, commencing with an introduction to the core concepts and significance of fostering strong employer-employee relationships. It subsequently reviews employee relations practices at an organizational level, considering the influence of short-term competitive pressures, such as technology and labor market dynamics. The report then critically appraises the advisory role of external bodies like ACAS and TUC in shaping people management decisions. It further analyzes the evolving nature of work across different sectors, including the implications of zero-hour contracts and employee engagement. The report also examines external sources of advice contributing to people management decisions and explores various forms of employee voice, both direct and indirect, and their impact on organizational performance and employee outcomes. The report critically analyzes how different forms of informal and direct voice could contribute to improved levels of organizational performance and employee outcomes and evaluates how people analytics and research supports the fact that voice enhances both organizational performance and employee outcomes. Finally, the report examines the design and implementation of grievance, disciplinary, and other procedures, and their fitness for purpose within the organization, including the design of a grievance redressal system to promote productive relationships.