One of the most important resources of the company are its employees, their knowledge, skills, competences, employee relations, abilities and willingness to cooperate, and readiness to initiate and implement changes. An important role in the development of modern organizations is therefore played by the skillful use of this capital, i.e. building appropriate relationships. 

Proper employee relations and integration at work increase commitment to work, under certain conditions. They must be based on honoring commitments, maintaining honest dialogue and reinforcing the need and value of cooperation. In turn, the loss of human capital is associated with incurring many additional costs, including recruitment and adaptation of new employees, lowering the morale of employees remaining in the organization, unused opportunities related to lost knowledge in the development of which the company invested, and lost production when other employees have to fulfill the duties of those who have left. 

Employee relations - their importance in the proper functioning of the company 

Recognition of employees as full-fledged partners results in their increased identification with the company and involvement in the implementation of common goals. Building proper employee relations is also important because it is employees who represent the company and its values to the outside world, thus shaping a specific image of the organization. A good team at work therefore translates into certain values.  

Positive employee relations are a factor stimulating the development and involvement of employees, both at the level of the individual and the entire team. Employees are currently the most valuable intellectual asset, a driving force for growth and efficiency as well as creating changes in the organization. The development of modern companies is not possible without the development of their intellectual capital. It is an invisible resource of the company, which creates effects in the form of an increase in its value. 

By investing in maintaining proper relations in the company, you gain: 

• increasing labor productivity, and thus increasing profit, 
• reducing the risk of running a business, thanks to which you minimize unforeseen costs in the form of breakdowns, accidents at work, compensation payments, participation in lawsuits, etc., 
• increasing the motivation and trust of employees, 
• reducing employee turnover, and thus reducing costs related to recruitment and adaptation of new employees, 
• improving opinions among potential employees, suppliers, customers and business partners.

How to develop proper employee relations? 

The company's permanent commitment to building positive relations between employees is a key factor in the success of modern organizations. In this process, it is useful to define mutual expectations, to specify them clearly and to create the conditions enabling the fulfillment of these expectations. 

The space for building proper employee relations should be built by the company on the basis of fulfilling the obligations regulated by law, creating the statutory working and remuneration conditions, as well as ensuring communication transparency and ensuring that employees can participate in decision-making processes and implemented changes. 

Regular employee satisfaction surveys are a good idea to support employee relations. Anonymous surveys will help pinpoint areas that need to be strengthened or fixed. They are also an excellent tool for dialogue between management and employees, as long as they translate into real changes in the functioning of the entire organization. 

Employee relations as a key element of corporate social responsibility 

Employees expect from the employer, above all, compliance with the law, decent remuneration and respect for the work performed. In return, employers expect effective achievement of goals. Are you sure? 

The long-term success of modern organizations depends to a large extent on their social sensitivity. According to the concept of corporate social responsibility, employees should be perceived as keyand stakeholders as well as the most valuable resource of the company, leading to its success on the market. By caring for employee relations, partnership, cooperation, dialogue and the resulting trust, friendly working conditions are created and a positiveview of the company as a valuable employer. Taking care of employee relations is therefore a unique source of competitive advantage. And it's not just about rewards for employees, awarded at the annual Christmas party. 

Care for employee relations, developed as part of the implementation of corporate social responsibility, applies to many areas. It is e.g. respecting the dignity of employees, ensuring equal development opportunities and providing reliable information on the company's activities. Undoubtedly, it is also important to ensure work safety, prevent various forms of discrimination, including counteracting mobbing. Respect for privacy and protection of personal data, as well as the implementation of practices aimed at better protection and implementation of employees' rights, also play an important role.