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A Works council representative role profile outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a position that represents employees in company decision-making processes.
Role Purpose
To help employees to feel that they have a voice and have regular access to senior management, and help improve levels of trust in the organisation, minimise rumours and misunderstanding, improve decision making and ultimately organisational performance, by helping to implementing positive change and improve motivation/engagement.
Duties
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A Works Council Representative role profile typically refers to the job description, duties, and responsibilities of an employee who serves as a representative for a Works Council in an organisation.
A Works Council is a body that represents the interests of employees in the workplace, and provides a forum for consultation and negotiation between the employer and employees on matters such as working conditions, pay and benefits, training and development, health and safety, and other employment-related issues.
The role of the Works Council Representative is to act as a spokesperson for the Council and to represent the views and interests of employees to management. They may be responsible for liaising with other employee representatives, communicating with employees about Council activities and decisions, participating in Council meetings and negotiations, and promoting the Council's objectives and activities.
The specific duties and responsibilities of a Works Council Representative will depend on the size and complexity of the organisation, as well as the scope of the Council's activities. They may be required to undertake training, attend conferences and meetings, and engage in other activities to promote the interests of employees and the Council.
Here are some key UK employment legislation related to the implementation of a Works Council Representative role profile:
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