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Managing the employment relationship
Gain the knowledge, information and tools to manage the employment relationship, with topics on absence management, diversity, gender pay gap reporting, flexible working and employee engagement
A positive employee relations climate and high levels of employee engagement have the potential to lead to enhanced business outcomes, better health and well-being. Here we provide a collection of resources covering employee relations and the psychological contract; employee communication and employee voice; employee engagement; mediation and conflict; absence management; diversity in the workplace; and flexible working practices.
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Employee relations
Understand the meaning and significance of good employee relations for employers and organisations
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Communication and consultation
Learn how to foster an open and transparent dialogue between employers and employees
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Dispute resolution
Explore our resources on the nature of conflict and approaches to managing conflict in the workplace
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Absence management
Develop an approach to absence management which supports your business objectives and culture
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Diversity and inclusion
Learn how to promote equal opportunities and manage diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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Gender pay gap reporting
Organisations with 250 or more employees will have to report on their gender pay gaps. Find out what you need to consider
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Flexible working
Guidance on the different types of flexible working, the benefits of this practice, and how to implement it in your organisation