Can reduce staff turnover meaning reduced costs of recruitment and selection
Reduced spending of training on new staff
Employees will feel motivated and more secure in the workplace as effective communication gives opportunities to discuss changes
Increases productivity
Can improve quality if standard of work improves
Less likely to resist changes
Disputes are less likely to arise as workers are consulted regularly
Regular team meetings allow opportunities to raise concerns to minimise stress as they feel supported
Can reduce the likelihood of employees taking industrial action by working with Trade unions
Regular appraisals/one to one meetings means targets can be set and training and development needs can be identified to support staff
Gaining awards for employee relations may attract new staff to the business due to the positive image
Awards may reduce the likelihood of discrimination in the workplace