Industrial relations are how the employer (management) and the employee (workers/unions) feel and behave towards each other or how they interact with each other. Industrial relations could be harmonious, cooperative, or conflictive acts with each other.
Organizational level Industrial Relations - That is, what is your policy on managing people? How the organization handles key HR areas (Recruitment and Selection, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Relations, employees welfare ) of HRM and its direct impact on the quality of IR s of the organization.
key objectives of good IR
v Improve cordial relations between employers and employees.
v Minimizing of Industrial disputes.
v Reduce employment cost.
v To help employees develop.
v To determine terms and conditions of employment.
v To eliminate or minimize the number of strikes, lockouts.
"Industrial relations are meant to ensure mutual trust and good relationships between the employers and their employees and other associated bodies. These are meant for the betterment of the employers and the employees. It is also beneficial for the growth of the industry and economy as a whole" (Bhasin, 2021).
v The nature of the organization.
v Location of the organization.
v Working conditions.
v Period of service and duration of working hours.
v The span, complexion and purpose of the jobs.
v The package of remuneration offered.
v Professionalism of the management.
v Degree of technology adopted.
v The extent of control and restraint exercised by employer and employee on each other.
"Industrial relations has become one of the most delicate and complex problems of modern industrial society. Industrial progress is impossible without cooperation of labors and harmonious relationships. Therefore, it is in the interest of all to create and maintain good relations between employees (labor) and employers (management)" (Arora, 2014).
v Corporate policy on HR.
v Continuous review of HR practices.
v Establish a strong and productive HR division.
v Employee feedback programs.
v To have welfare committees.
v Introduce grievance handling procedure.
v Improve dialogue between employees and employers.
v Give due recognition to trade unions and trade union.
Figure 02: Contrast between HRM Vs IR (Source: Lai, 2019)
Conclusion
Harmonious industrial relations are Imperative for the productivity of an organization. industrial relations affect not only the interests of the two parties but also the entire community. In other words, the avoidance of industrial conflict through a healthy industrial relations system should be the basic function of HRM in any successful organization.
References
Lai, d.T., 2019. HRnews.my. [Online] Available at: http://hrnews.my/2019/09/12/industrial-relations-vs-human-resource-management-the-difference/ [Accessed 11 December 2021].
Simple learning Tips, 2019. You tube. [Online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTjYFxwprf4 [Accessed 12 December 2021].
One of the most delicate and difficult issues confronting modern industrial civilization is industrial relations. Without labor collaboration and amicable relationships, industrial advancement is impossible. As a result, it is in everyone's best interests to foster and sustain positive relationships between both parties.
ReplyDeleteAgreed with above and article is evident for the important of the HRM to manage the human resource to increase the performance of the organization to achieve the long term and short term objectives.
ReplyDeleteIndustrial relation is very imuch important in HR functions since each organization providing services or manufacturing has depend on one to another so sharing better practices and effective syatems could by done through better industrial relationship
ReplyDeleteReduced industrial dispute, industrial unrest, strike, lock outs can be avoided through good industrial relation. This ensures smooth running of the organization and continuous production.
ReplyDeleteAgree with the above article and well-maintained industrial relations will keep organizations' performance high.
ReplyDeleteYou have picked up a very interesting topic. Through a good relationship between two parties, any challenging situation can be handled empathetically and effectively, rather getting into any conflicting situations. Therefore, it is essential to main a good industrial relation, which ultimately help achieve organisational objectives as a team. Thank you so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteGood industrial relations result in higher efficiency and thereby prosperity, lower turnover, and other practical benefits for the organization.
ReplyDeleteProper management of human resources definitely would bring success for a company's performance and delegating each tasks as per their skills would ensure a sound end product
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