During a period characterised by both prolonged recession and the increasing complexity of enterprises, informing and consulting with workers becomes all the more important. It is therefore not surprising that the European Commission of the EEC’s proposal in favour of a directive concerning such activities attracted attention and created controv

The book examines the origins of consultation, and the current changing approaches of the EU, UK governments, employers, and union bodies to the regulation of this aspect of employment relations. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the new EU Directive on the Information and Consultation of Employees.

The EC Information and Consultation directive will come into force in the UK from March 2005. Information and Consultation: From Compliance to Performance offers a series of case studies that look at preparatory thinking and arrangements that some organisations are making to meet the terms of this directive. This report will help HR and employee relations practitioners to help their organisation not only to comply with the legislation but get business value from it. The case studies illustrate the enormous range and diversity of background and experience that will influence a companies' approach to the new legislation.

Written by the Chief Examiner and Associate Examiner for employee relations for the CIPD, the new edition of this best-selling text has been written specifically to cater for the CIPD's Employee Relations elective. Offering a highly practical and accessible overview of the impact of the economic, corporate and legal environment on employee relations, it is also suitable for students taking an employee/industrial relations module on an HR or business degree programme at undergraduate or postgraduate level. TARGETED AT - Students studying CIPD Professional Qualifications and undergraduate and post graduate students on employee relations modules on business and HRM courses

This comprehensively updated edition of European Union aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of every aspect of the EU, from its origins, aims and achievements to current and likely developments.