Question

Do you think think the process of union organizing is fair? The best way to avoid a union organizing effort is to have employees who are committed to the objectives of the organization and who are satisfied. Tell in detail how you as a manager would attempt to improve employee satisfaction.

Answer 1

Yes, the process of union employee is fair for the following reasons:

1. When the rights and concerns of the employees are not paid any heed, it is natural that people will be unionizing so that they make their voices heard to those at the helm of affairs.
2. Union provides disadvantageous employees a platform so that their concerns are addressed in a strong collective voice. In this absence of a union, employees are left with no option but to succumb to the pressure which does not create a level playing field.
3. Union helps an organization by bringing in the changes and interventions that can help the organization to maintain morale and keep the employees motivated.
4. An organization sometimes needs union as much as union needs organization simply because it will allow the organization to speak to the representatives of the union without the need to engage with individual and unorganized groups who might be having militant agenda to stop the growth of the organizations.
5. Unions are fair in a way it creates a sense of belongingness within the employees and union provides them a platform to share their stories with the people and relate with them.

To improve employee satisfaction, the following are the steps I would be taking:

• To make a reward and compensation strategy a holistic process so that each employee is compensated for his/her performance.
• To improve the work conditions of the workplaces and accommodating the concerns of the employees. This may however not motivate employees but it prevents dissatisfaction from employees.
• Help employees in creating informal groups wherein they will be sharing their candid conversations by fostering closer connections with other colleagues.
• Invest heavily in the employees training and development and help them take ownership of their learning path. Provide career development programs so that employees learn the necessary skills over time.
• Promote employees from within so that employees are motivated and take ownership of their careers.
• Give necessary employee benefits from a robust insurance policy to a proper retirement plan will make employees not worry about the future or the eventualities that may occur.

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