Involving employees
Businesses with high productivity typically have
staff who feel that they are a valued part of the organisation. The
best businesses are involving employees and turning their staff into
powerful advocates for the company.
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Guides:
Maximising potential: High Performance Workplaces
Ideas for business management
This brochure looks at the management ideas of some of
Britain’s most successful businesses and explains how they could
be relevant to your business.
Employee partnerships in practice
This publication contains examples of businesses that
have promoted good communication internally, so that employees know
and understand the business’s objectives and can contribute to
important developments. Find out how partnership can help you to create
a happier and more productive workforce.
Intranets
Intranets are a very flexible way to share information
and software internally. This factsheet explains the options from the
cheapest DIY solution to a sophisticated, bespoke version.
Best companies: best practice
A look at some of the forward-thinking practices used
by companies featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work
for survey. URN 04/813
Case studies:
Diageo Global Supply
Following a major corporate merger, drinks supplier Diageo
developed a new employee relations programme which helped build a more
contented workforce.
John Heathcoat & Co. Ltd
Textile company John Heathcoat improved customer service
by encouraging an atmosphere of openness and co-operation and breaking
down departmental rivalries.
PizzaExpress
To help keep employees engaged and motivated during a
period of massive growth, PizzaExpress created an employee forum aimed
at improving communication and decision making.
S&A Foods
Working with unions and employees, S&A built an employee
partnership programme that cut staff turnover from 40% to 10%.
Westinghouse UK Fuel
Part of BNFL, the company’s ten-year partnership
programme has improved health and safety, performance management and
productivity.
Useful links:
Partnerships with People diagnostic tool
A tool to assess whether you are getting the best out of your people and to get personalised hints and tips on developing Partnerships with People. To provide tailored advice, the site requires you to register.
The Partnership at Work Fund
Grant scheme designed to improve employee-employer
relationships, workplace productivity and staff satisfaction.
Employment Relations
Information on a range of issues including hours of
work, pay entitlement, employment rights and employee consultation.
Thames Water
Involving employees in management decisions has led to
significant business benefits for Thames Water.
St Lukes
Communications company St Lukes has adopted a stakeholder
partnership philosophy, which has led to business success and employee
satisfaction.
Partnerships with people
An online tool that gives feedback on employee partnership
within a company, based on responses to a set of questions.
The McVities Group
Partnership between managers and employee representatives
has resulted in increased communication and co-operation at McVities.
Involvement and Participation Association
The IPA promotes partnership in the workplace, giving
practical advice on how it can be achieved.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council is working in partnership
with eight companies and other bodies to deliver a project involving
employees in the management of the business.
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