Assessing employee involvement strategies
Article Abstract:
A 1996 survey of 26 UK employers on employment involvement (EI), or participatory management schemes, indicates all of those surveyed have some form of employee communication and most have methods of employee participation or representation. Employers generally feel EI improves quality and morale, although a large number cite middle managers and supervisors as obstacles to EI implementation. Unions tend to be open to EI programs, according to the survey. In-house publications, meetings, and collective bargaining sessions are the most popular tools for EI.
Publication Name: IRS Employment Trends
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1358-2216
Year: 1996
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Employee relations strategies
Article Abstract:
A survey of 23 automotive parts suppliers in the UK reveals that, while many of the companies have adopted Japanese-style working practices, fewer have adopted Japanese-style employee relations strategies. The Japanese often try to include employees in decisions in order to improve the flexibility and moral of their workforce. While the UK firms are attempting to increase flexibility and moral, they have done little to give employees any say in management decisions or share information about staffing and investment activities.
Publication Name: IRS Employment Trends
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1358-2216
Year: 1995
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Norton Healthcare finds "it's good to talk." (pharmaceutical firm emphasizes employee involvement) (United Kingdom)
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The United Kingdom pharmaceutical company Norton Healthcare, working in conjunction with the arbitration and conciliation service ACAS, has implemented a business re-engineering plan emphasizing employee communication and involvement. This plan is designed to improve morale and retool management systems. The most significant feature of Norton's plan is the staff representative group, formed to address employee concerns and solve problems.
Publication Name: IRS Employment Trends
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 1358-2216
Year: 1995
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