Essential Elements of A Healthy Employer-Employee Relationship

Just as there are certain essentials that are necessary for strong personal relationships, there are specific elements that define a healthy connection between an employer and employee. These individuals work in close quarters toward a common goal, so managing these relationships is important to achieving business goals. A great rapport can lead to a more satisfying workplace, increased productivity and other benefits. Keep these essential elements in mind to get the most out of the employee-employer relationship.

Mutuality: Two aspects of mutuality are involved in the workplace.

1. Mutual Respect: Your entire team must understand their role and contribution in the company, and act in accordance with their position. The line between the employer and employee shouldn’t be blurred: Even if certain “bosses” prefer to be more friendly with those they manage, this shouldn’t violate the traditional employer-employee relationship.

2. Mutual Reliance: Each member of your team is responsible for performing certain tasks as designated by their position. The employer depends upon the employee to do the required work; in turn, the employee relies upon the employer to pay their wages. This mutuality of reliance is essential to workplace relationships.

Boundaries: The specifics will vary among companies, but there must be boundaries between the employer and employee to maintain a healthy relationship. Close personal associations, including dating, should be avoided and employers should address these types of relationships in the HR policies manual. Favoritism, sexual harassment and other issues can arise, putting a company at risk of litigation. 

Open Communication: Employees must feel comfortable raising issues with an employer, as these impact how well they can do their job – which may ultimately affect a company’s bottom line. They should also welcome constructive feedback from managers to help them perform at higher levels. Employers must also encourage open communication, offering input where appropriate and listening to employee concerns.

Support: Employees can’t do their job well without access to the proper resources and tools, and it’s the employer’s responsibility to offer this type of support. A healthy employee-employer relationship starts with the right training and onboarding, and providing the team with the means to achieve their goals.

Gratitude: Bonuses, raises and promotions are ways that employers can show their appreciation to the team for a job well done. But there are non-monetary practices that can be used to demonstrate gratitude and enhance the relationship between employees and employers. Examples would be allowing a special parking spot or having executives serve lunch to employees at the cafeteria. Even a thoughtful comment congratulating a team member on a job well done is a great relationship builder in the workplace.

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Maintaining a healthy employee-employer relationship may seem like a tall order, but it is possible if you focus on these essential elements. You can also get some help from a workforce management solution that automates HR matters, benefits administration, payroll and other tasks – giving you more time to cultivate relationships. Paypro provides a full-featured suite of applications for managing your team, from hire to retire. Check out our solutions or contact us for more information.