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2014 HSC Question 23 (a) 4 marks How do employer associations influence human resource management? In youranswer, identify a specific employer association. |
Employer associations act on behalf of employers in collective bargaining sessions and before industrial tribunals and courts. They provide advice on matters such as unfair dismissals and discrimination issues, make submissions to safety net wage claims, negotiate agreements and lobby governments with the views of employers. The Australian Industry Group is one example of an employer association. |
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2014 HSC Question 23 (b) 6 marks Maintenance is a process of human resource management.By referring to a specific example, explain how maintenance could be used toimprove business performance. |
One area of maintenance that could be used to improve business performance would be flexible and family-friendly work arrangements. This will allow employers to attract and retain talented staff. Flexible working conditions allow employees to balance work and family responsibilities more effectively. Flexible conditions include flexible remuneration options,career break schemes, job sharing, work-from-home arrangements, family leave and part-time options. Family-friendly programs recognise the interdependence of work and family life. Employees are able to leave and re-enter the workforce thus reducing separation, recruitment, and training costs for new employees. Such programs give a positive image to the community and may attract good quality staff. It should also increase productivity, improve morale, reduce absenteeism and costs by having lower staff turnover. |
