Employee Forum terms of reference template
A clear guide that sets out the purpose, membership, and operation of your internal employee forum or staff consultation group.
- Includes Employee Forum terms of reference template, plus 12 months’ access with all updates provided free of charge and notified to you.
- UK-specific accuracy.
- 282 words over 2 pages.
- Last updated 28/05/2025.
- Format: Word / plain text / email.
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Employee Forum terms of reference
Purpose
The employee forum provides a structured way for staff to raise ideas, discuss workplace issues, and contribute to organisational improvements. It supports open communication, collaboration, and a positive working culture.
Scope
This forum is a consultative body. It does not replace formal collective bargaining or individual communication routes. It covers all departments and roles across the organisation.
Objectives
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Promote two-way communication between staff and leadership
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Encourage employee voice and input on workplace matters
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Support employee engagement,
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Employee Forum terms of reference template purpose
This document explains how an employee forum works, from who’s involved to how it supports staff voice and engagement.
It covers purpose, structure, roles, confidentiality, and meeting processes.
Organisations benefit from stronger communication, employee trust, and practical input into workplace decisions.
Practical application of a Employee Forum terms of reference template
- The Employee Forum terms of reference template should be actioned / delivered as soon as reasonably practical.
Employee Forum terms of reference workflow
Employee Forum terms of reference workflow
Check which resources should be implemeted before and/or after the Employee Forum terms of reference template, to understand the workflow.
Employee Forum participation policy
Sets expectations for how employees engage in the employee forum, including nomination, time commitment, and respectful behaviour.
Employee Forum member nomination form
A simple nomination form to select employee representatives for your staff forum or employee consultation group.
Frequently Asked Questions about a Employee Forum terms of reference template
Frequently Asked Questions about a Employee Forum terms of reference template
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Can I use the Employee Forum terms of reference template in my small business?
Yes. The Employee Forum terms of reference template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is the Employee Forum terms of reference template compliant with 2026 UK employment law?
Absolutely. Like the Employee Forum terms of reference template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise the Employee Forum terms of reference template for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas of the Employee Forum terms of reference template that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access to the Employee Forum terms of reference template?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Employee Forum terms of reference template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just a Employee Forum terms of reference template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Employee Forum terms of reference template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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Why should I use this Employee Forum terms of reference template, and not AI to generate it?
The risk of using a free AI-generated template 'without review' includes your legal exposure, missing context, and no awareness of the wider process, whereas purchasing the Employee Forum terms of reference template from us mitigates that risk.
