Discussion Post A
Discuss the relationship between the concepts of employee relations and performance management. Include in your response the following:
a) The impact of employee issues on individual and organizational performance. Discuss at least one example.
b) The difference between performance issues and conduct issues and how to ethically and effectively handle each situation, including terminations.
c) How workplace privacy, health, and safety issues can impact employee performance and behavior. Discuss at least one example.
Discussion Post B: Application
Read the Module 5 Case and in-depth scenario 1. After reviewing the module material, answer the following taken from the module:
a) Is allowing some employees to work from home "unfair" to other employees who do not work from home? Why or why not? How will you handle potential conflicts between employees over this issue?
b) Assuming some employees will be allowed to work from home, how will HSS determine which employees will be allowed to work from home? How will you manage the performance of employees who work from home?
c) Should telecommuting be allowed for software developers at HSS? Include some discussion of why it is important to have a clear policy on this issue.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.