Staff Council Objectives
The objectives of a staff council are to represent the collective social and personal interests of employees, to monitor compliance with laws and collective agreements, and to help shape working conditions.
The staff council is committed to good working conditions, occupational safety, and personnel policy, and protects employees from unfair measures.
Key Objectives of the Staff Council
- Representation of Employee Interests: The Staff Council represents the interests of all employees to the employer and ensures that their concerns are taken into account in decision-making.
- Monitoring: It monitors compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, company agreements, and other regulations affecting employees.
- Shaping Working Conditions: The Staff Council participates in measures affecting working conditions, such as working hours, vacation schedules, workplace ergonomics, and the introduction of new regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety: It advocates for occupational health and safety and the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
- Personnel Policy: The Staff Council has co-determination rights in personnel policy decisions, such as hiring, transfers, performance reviews, and dismissals.
- Fair Treatment: It ensures that employees are treated fairly and protects them from unjustified or discriminatory measures by management. Professional Development: The Staff Council also has responsibilities in the area of employee professional development.
