The Owl HR Exclusive - November 2024

What is Employee Relations? Employee Relations involves the strategies and practices an organization uses to manage the relationship between employers and employees. This includes creating and maintaining a positive work environment that enhances performance and resolves conflicts. To contribute to a healthy and productive workplace culture, check out KSU’s Conduct Guidelines . The employee relations function ensures our workplace culture aligns with our KSU values . The Role of Employee Relations in Policies The main goal of employee relations is to create a respectful and positive work environment where employees feel valued and engaged. This begins with clear policies that outline expectations. Here are key aspects related to these policies: Understanding Employee Relations and Policy Responsibilities

Policy Implementation Ensuring that policies are consistently applied and understood by employees.

Developing Policies

Creating and updating policies that govern workplace behavior, performance, and disciplinary actions, and participating in the policy approval process with the Policy Process Council and other KSU governing bodies.

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Responding to Concerns Investigating employee and manager concerns and taking corrective action when performance or behaviors violate policies. Learn more about KSU policies and USG policies . If you have any questions, please reach out to our HR team .

Compliance

Ensuring that staff and managers adhere to policies, labor laws, and regulations, and taking necessary actions to minimize risk.

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