INDUSTRIAL

RELATIONS
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IR Officer
IR Manager
IR Coordinator
IR Consultant
The work of industrial relations officers varies according to where they are
employed. Those working for organisations with a large workforce aim to
minimise industrial disputes by acting as a communication link between
management and employees. Those working for employer associations or
trade unions aim to protect the interests of the group they are representing.

Personal Requirements
good communication skills
good conflict-resolution and negotiation skills
willing to work within rules (legislative and legal).
Scope of IR
The cordial and effective labour management relations can be
developed by-
Protecting the interest of the employees
Providing reasonable wages to employees
Providing safe and hygienic working conditions
Providing social security measures
Maintaining strong Trade Unions
Collective bargaining

Industrial Relations scope includes all the aspects of relations
in industry such as developing and maintaining cordial and
effective labour management relations, industrial peace and
industrial democracy.
Industrial peace and democracy could be developed and
maintained by:
Settlement of industrial disputes through mutual understanding
and agreements
By evolving various statutory measures
By formation of various machineries such as works committee,
boards of conciliation labour courts etc.
Workers participation in management
Recognizing human rights

Scope of IR contd
Responsibilities of an IR
Professional
Responsibilities of Industrial Manager-
To keep the relations with union smooth ( If union is there)
Take regular meetings of the Works committee
Negotiations while making Agreements
To keep Industrial Discipline
Issue notices for late coming ,absenteeism ,suspension etc.
To handle legal issues.

Industrial relations officers may perform the following tasks:
advise on the operation of industrial awards and agreements
undertake negotiations on rates of pay and conditions of employment for employees and
employers through enterprise bargaining negotiations
represent employees or employers before industrial tribunals on matters such as
enterprise bargaining agreements, disputes and termination of employment
develop and administer policies on different employee classifications, wage structures
and related matters
establish and maintain good relationships between employers and employees
examine and attempt to resolve industrial disputes and grievances in the workplace (for
example, by acting as the management representative in discussions with trade unions
about the effects of technological change on the duties of employees in a manufacturing
workshop)
study and interpret relevant industrial legislation (the laws formulated by parliament to
control industrial practices in the workplace)
advise others on the proper procedures for carrying out negotiations and on the special
regulations relating to employment and salary agreements
conduct research into particular industrial relations issues (such as the effects of changes
in work practices on productivity)