Overview

This is a key textbook for postgraduate students taking a module in employment relations on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited master's courses Managing Employment Relations explains what employment relations means, what the key theories and processes are and how these apply in practice. It explains the legal aspects of employment relations as well as coverage of employee representation, employee voice and participation. There is also expert discussion of how to manage workplace conflict, grievances, workplace discipline as well as how to manage redundancies and employee exits. This eighth edition now includes updated coverage of workplace unions, new material on what role ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues play in the employment relationship and discussion of talent retention and reward. Pedagogical features throughout include learning objectives, reflective activities, real-world examples, explore further boxes, key learning points and review questions. Online resources include a lecturer manual, lecture slides, sample essay questions, annotated weblinks and additional real-world examples.

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Author:   Tony Bennett ,  Richard Saundry ,  Margaret Prior
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Edition:   8th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781398618145

ISBN 10:   1398618144
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   03 December 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: The concepts and processes of employment relations; Chapter - 03: The context of employment relations; Chapter - 04: Employment relations and the law; Chapter - 05: The global environment; Chapter - 06: Employment relations strategies, policies and change; Chapter - 07: Employee engagement; Chapter - 08: Managing employment relations; Chapter - 09: Employee representation; Chapter - 10: Employee involvement and participation; Chapter - 11: Managing workplace conflict; Chapter - 12: Managing workplace discipline; Chapter - 13: Managing employee grievances; Chapter - 14: Managing redundancy; Chapter - 15: The role of mediation in conflict resolution; Chapter - 16: Conclusion – Thoughts for the future

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Tony Bennett is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Previously he was a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Richard Saundry is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Westminster, UK and a Visiting Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Margaret Prior is a Lecturer in Human Resources Management at the University of Plymouth, UK. She came to academia after a career working for two major trade unions.

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