Employee Rep Training – Understanding your Role and Responsibilities

In this half day course, delegates who are newly elected employee reps or members of works councils will learn about the legal frameworks and regulations, their rights, roles and responsibilities. They will learn how to communicate with the business and get the best out of their role and the critical position they hold. Delegates will learn the skills, knowledge, and practical knowledge to become an established employee representative.

Course content 

• Introduction to Works Councils
• Legal framework and regulations governing works councils
• The Role of an Employee Representative
• Legal Rights and Protections
• Effective Communication and Advocacy
• Case Studies and Practical Applications

By completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Be positive and enthusiastic
• Use communications to raise the profile of the Council, their role, and achievements to date
• Help employees to understand their role - Emphasise it is to INFLUENCE
• Encourage employees to be realistic
• Avoid heated arguments
• Always feedback after meetings
• Recognise and communicate successes
• Communicate a core message – around the valuable opportunity presented for employees to get involved and have managers listen to their views and opinions.