Industrial Relations (also known as employee relations), involves the management and analysis of the relationship between employers, employees and representative groups, such as trade unions. This term involves creating a nice and positive working environment for employees to work in; ways to promote a working environment, could include the organization’s culture and the different approaches taken when it comes to conflict resolution. 

It is important that Human Resources Professionals improve their industrial or employee relations in order to reduce a high staff turnover; many organizations tend to ignore this function, however it is a function that should not be overlooked as it is very important and the foundation of an employee’s well being.