PARTNERSHIP

The working relationship between employers and employees can be very fragile at times and must be handled with great care.

Working in partnership strengthens that relationship. It is about management and the workforce working together towards a common goal: business success.

Partnership is widely regarded as a cornerstone of business success. For many organisations, partnership also represents a best practice, modern approach to employment relations and a commitment to ensuring mutual gains.

By working together, employers, trade unions and employee representatives can ensure that workplace modernisation benefits both the organisation and its employees by accepting and exercising joint responsibility.

Partnership can bring commitment, motivation, loyalty and productivity.

"I have no problems showing commitment to an organisation that shows commitment to me" Ruth Phewliss - Residential Care Team Leader, Hollybank Trust

"I believe one of the results of improving communication across the organisation is increased understanding and loyalty" Tracey Wilson - HR Manager, Komatsu UK Ltd.

"By addressing attendance issues we were able to increase productivity to cope with unprecedented demand for our products" Peter Gash - Human Resource Manager 3M UK

Achieving partnership is a process that can be similar to a journey. Call 0113 205 3800 for a route map.

The 'Journey to Partnership' has been published to help organisations and their employees along this route. It contains not only the theory, but also the practical tools you will need at each stage.

To find out where the Journey to Partnership could take you, call Acas on 0113 205 3800 to arrange a free consultation with an experienced adviser.