Extensive Detailed for Human Resources

Resource Description

INFLUENCES ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (STEELS)

STAKEHOLDERS (SEGUEE)

• Employers – concerned with productivity and cost, handle HRM issues daily
• Employees – concerned with working conditions and pay, increased demand for flexibility
• Employer associations – promote interests of employers, represent in making of awards
  o e.g. Australian Medical Association (AMA)
• Unions – protect, represent and promote interests of employees
  o e.g. ACTU – peak body of all unions
  o e.g. TWU – transport workers union
• Society – no direct influence, but workplace practices reflect behaviour upheld by society
• Government – most influential; establish legal framework that businesses must follow e.g.
  WHS and taxation
  o Fair Work Australia (federal organisation)  facilitates 10NES, enterprise agreements,
  collective bargaining agreements etc.
  o Fair Work Commission
• helps create agreements, determines annual safety netincreases, helps resolve disputes

LEGAL

• Refers to the legal framework, laws and government organisations that influence HR
  o Main legislation for HR is Fair Work Act  provides safety net + minimum entitlements,
  enables flexible work conditions and prevents discrimination against an employee
• Fair Work Australia is the governing body
• Employment contracts (casual, full time, part time) outline conditions of employment and pay
  + create set rights and obligations for both employers and employees
  o Usually set out in the form of awards (standard) or enterprise agreements (negotiated
  between employers/employees)
  o Rights and obligations for employees:
• Obey lawful and reasonable instructions of employer, exercise due care in work, be faithful to employer interests etc.

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