• Pay Slip Attachments
  • Sometimes a company attaches very important information to a pay slip.
• Binders or Computer File
  • Sometimes copies of all communications are kept in a binder or in a computer file.
• Company Meetings
  • These can be formal or informal. Company-wide meetings are usually held when something is changing or when there is a need, to share new information.
• One-to-one Meetings
  • These are usually meetings with an immediate supervisor or someone in human resources or personnel.
• The Grape Vine
  • The grape vine is very informal. There is also a risk that the information is wrong. This is gossip that one person passes on to another. It happens in every organization and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Termination

This means that you have not made the decision to leave your job. You have been terminated or dismissed from the organization. This can be done for a number of reasons usually related to company rules being broken, or due to downsizing. A lay-off is different than a termination. When you are laid-off, there is a chance that you will be recalled to work when business improves.

Resignation

This means that you have chosen to leave the organization. If you decide to quit a job, you usually need to do it in writing. Some companies will ask you to leave immediately and will pay your salary in lieu of notice. Some companies ask for notice. This means that you will stay at your job for an agreed period of time. The organization will look for a replacement and you may be asked to help train the new person. Every company or organization has a different approach to handling resignations.

Grievance Procedures

In a company where people are unionized, there is a very structured approach to handling grievances. Shop stewards and the collective agreement will have this information. Non-union companies may or may not have a formal system for grievances. This is important information to know.

What emotion is this man feeling? What are his body language and his gesture saying? Do you think his way of communicating is an effective one to use in the grievance procedure? What would be most effective?