Managers guide to setting up an Employee Forum


A step-by-step guide to help managers launch and run an employee forum that promotes engagement and open communication.
2 pages / 407 words
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Great Britain & Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)
Global (but always check your local legislation)
Managers guide to setting up an Employee Forum
Purpose of the guide
To support managers in creating a structured, inclusive employee forum that encourages open communication and employee engagement across the organisation.
What is an employee forum?
An employee forum is a group of elected or nominated employees who meet regularly with management to discuss workplace matters, raise concerns, and suggest improvements to enhance working conditions and culture.
Why have an employee forum?
Employee forums are a valuable tool for building trust and collaboration between staff and leadership.
They provide a safe, structured space for employees to voice ideas, concerns, and feedback. This can lead to faster identification and resolution of workplace issues, improved morale, and stronger employee engagement.
Having an active forum
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This guide supports managers in setting up an employee forum from scratch, including planning, elections, meetings, and ongoing communication.
It outlines how to gain leadership support, ensure fair representation, and maintain momentum with clear structures and feedback loops.
Employee forums build trust and foster a culture where all voices are heard, improving morale and organisational responsiveness.