Employee Voice

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Employee voice refers to how employees communicate their opinions to their employers and influence workplace decisions. Employers benefit from effective voice because it promotes employee trust, innovation, productivity, and organizational improvement. Employees who express themselves verbally often feel more respected, have more job satisfaction, have more influence, and have more prospects for advancement. Employee input is also vital in developing inclusive workplaces.

This brief investigates employee voice and its various forms in an organization. It examines the changing nature of voice and influence in the workplace, procedures for involvement, whistleblowing, and how companies may establish a safe environment in which employees feel comfortable speaking up.
 

What is Employee Voice?


Employee voice might be defined differently in different configurations. Dromey's definition is used in our Talking about voice reports section, the ability of employees to express their views, opinions, concerns and suggestions, and for these to influence decisions at work’.

Employees can express themselves individually and collectively, directly to management or indirectly through employee representatives and trade unions. Voice can be official, as in consultation groups and surveys, or informal, as in team meetings or business intranets.

 


Why is employee voice important? 


Employee Voice has two primary functions:

 1. Everyone has the right to be heard as an employee. It helps employees to express themselves on issues that are important to them and is essential to excellent work.

 2. Employee voice can assist improve an organization's efficacy and performance by allowing employees to offer methods to improve operations.

 

The majority of researches demonstrate that effective employee voice can have a positive impact on both individuals and organizations. Participating in choices is beneficial to people's well-being and motivation since it allows them to improve their work experience and overall job quality. Employers can gain from increased production and creativity, as well as decreased workplace friction and absenteeism.


Suggestion Boxes.

Suggestion programs are mechanisms in place for employees to submit ideas to management, with real rewards for those recommendations that are valid. They can provide a useful opportunity for employees to contribute to the company's efficiency. They can assist to lessen the feelings of irritation that are common in all situations where people believe they have good ideas but cannot have them considered because there are no established routes of communication. Only ideas outside the normal area of an employee's job are typically considered, and this should be made clear, as should the categories of persons eligible for the scheme - top managers are frequently excluded.

The most frequent setup is to use suggestion boxes with, maybe, a dedicated form for entering a recommendation.



 References 

  • Li, C., Liang, J. and Farh, J.L.(2020) Speaking up when water is murky :an uncertainty based model linking perceived organizational politics to employee voice. Journal of management. 46(3).
  • Reitz, M. and Higgins, J. (2019) Helping silenced staff find their voice at work. People management. (online) Available from: https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/ fundamentals /relations/communication/voice-factsheet. [Accessed on 19 April 2023]
  • Wilkinson, a., Donaghey , J and Dundon, T.(2014) Handbook of research on employee voice. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.



Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2023 at 7:38 PM

    Employee voice benefits both employees and employers and ultimately it facilitates in achieving organisational goals ��

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    1. SanjeewaApril 23, 2023 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks for your comment, When organizations in the current corporate world utilize human potential, they are successful.

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  2. Lakmali HapangamaApril 21, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Employees voice can assist improve an organization effectively and productivity

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    1. SanjeewaApril 23, 2023 at 8:04 AM

      I appreciate you saying that, Lakmali.

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    2. SanjeewaApril 23, 2023 at 8:05 AM

      Absolutely! The voice of employees is a valuable asset for organizations, and leveraging it can greatly improve their effectiveness and productivity

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    3. SanjeewaApril 23, 2023 at 8:06 AM

      In conclusion, the voice of employees is a valuable resource that can contribute to an organization's success. By actively listening to employees, incorporating their feedback into decision-making processes, and involving them in problem-solving, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and change management efforts, organizations can improve their effectiveness, productivity, and overall performance.

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