Ethics and Fair Treatment in Human Resource Management

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Managing Employee Ethics, Engagement, Retention, and Fair Treatment

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Learning Objectives (1)

When you finish studying this chapter, you should be able to:1. Explain what is meant by ethics.2. Discuss important factors that shape

ethical behavior at work.3. Exercise fair disciplinary practices.

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Learning Objectives (2)

4. Discuss at least four important factors in managing dismissals effectively.

5. Describe a comprehensive approach to retaining employees.

6. Explain why employee engagement is important and how to foster engagement.

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Ethics and Fair Treatment at Work

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Ethics and Fair Treatment at Work (1)

• Why ethics?• The meaning of ethics• Ethics and the law• What shapes ethical

behavior at work?

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What shapes ethical behavior at work?

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Ethics and Fair Treatment at Work (2)

• Ethics, fair treatment, and justice• Fairness, bullying, and victimization–Research insight

• Why treat employees fairly?–Rights and fairness

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Heather Hetzler

In the notes below, the first paragraph discussing Ethics and the Law is identical to a paragraph on slide 5. Should it be deleted here or on the other slide?


Managing Employee Discipline and Privacy

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Managing Employee Discipline and Privacy

• The three pillars–Rules–Penalties–Appeals process

• Non-punitive discipline• Electronic employee privacy– Extent– Legal issues

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Managing Dismissals

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Managing Employee Discipline and Privacy (1)

• Avoiding wrongful discharge suits–Procedural steps– Fairness safeguards– Severance pay

• Personal supervisory liability

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• Avoiding wrongful discharge suits–Procedural steps– Fairness safeguards– Severance pay

• Personal supervisory liability

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• The termination interview–Outplacement counseling– Exit interviews

• Layoffs and the plant closing law• Layoff’s effects• Adjusting to downsizings and mergers

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Managing Voluntary Employee Turnover and

Retention

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Managing Voluntary Employee Turnover and Retention (1)

• Managing voluntary turnover• Retention strategies• Retaining employees• Managing involuntary turnover• Talent management and employee

retention• Job withdrawal

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Managing Voluntary Employee Turnover and Retention (2)

• Retaining employees– Selection–Professional growth–Provide career direction–Meaningful work and ownership–Recognition and rewards–Culture and environment–Promote work/life balance–Acknowledge achievements 8-16

Heather Hetzler

The quotation in the notes below needs to have a citation - is it from the textbook or from some other source?


Employee Engagement

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Employee Engagement

• Why engagement is important

• Actions that foster engagement

• Monitoring employee engagement

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Copyright

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