Workers' Participation
/ˈwɜːrkərz pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The involvement of employees in the decision-making processes of a company, typically through mechanisms like works councils, joint committees, or board representation.
Workers' participation can improve workplace relations and increase productivity.
- (n.) A legal framework or policy mandating that workers have a statutory right to be consulted or represented in corporate governance.
The new labor law introduced compulsory workers' participation in company boards.
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- workers' participation
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Commentary
Often enshrined in labor or corporate laws, workers' participation aims to balance employer authority with employee input, enhancing transparency and industrial relations.
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