1. Copyright © 1999 Harcourt Brace & Company Canada, Ltd. PowerPoint Presentation to Accompany Falkenberg, Stone, and Meltz Human Resource Management in Canada Fourth Edition

2. Copyright © 1999 Harcourt Brace & Company Canada, Ltd. Chapter 1 Employment Relationships in Canada Falkenberg, Stone, and Meltz Human Resource Management in Canada Fourth Edition

3. 1.1 Chapter Overview n Key factors influencing employment relationships n Organizational trends n A framework for understanding employment relationships n Major issues for the 21st century

4. 1.2 Todays Employment Relationships n n Involve a psychological as well as a legal contract n n Include core as well as contract workers n n Require attractive compensation and benefit plans n n Involve flexible work arrangements n n Include opportunities to develop fluid career paths

5. 1.3 Key Factors Influencing Employment Relationships n Technology n Globalization n Government policies n Demographic trends

6. 1.4 Organizational Trends Downsizing of organizations n Outsourcing n Management of employment relationships n Contingent workforce