Employee Relations Flashcards
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Which federal agency enforces employment discrimination laws and investigates charges?
Answer: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting job discrimination and investigates charges filed by employees or job applicants.
What is 'employee engagement'?
Answer: The emotional commitment an employee has to their organization and its goals
Employee engagement refers to the level of enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment employees have toward their work and employer.
What is the primary purpose of an exit interview?
Answer: To gather honest feedback from departing employees to improve organizational practices
Exit interviews collect candid insights from departing employees about workplace culture, management, and conditions that may inform retention strategies.
What does 'voluntary turnover' mean in HR metrics?
Answer: Employees who choose to leave the organization on their own accord
Voluntary turnover measures the rate at which employees choose to leave an organization, which signals issues with culture, compensation, or management.
Under the Weingarten Rights, what does a unionized employee have the right to during an investigatory interview?
Answer: Have a union representative present if they reasonably believe discipline may result
Weingarten Rights allow unionized employees to request union representation during investigatory interviews that could lead to discipline.
What is 'positive discipline' as a workplace management approach?
Answer: Focusing on problem-solving and employee self-regulation rather than punitive measures
Positive discipline replaces punishment-based systems with collaborative problem-solving, reminders, and decision-making leaves to improve behavior.