Social dialogue and HR practices in European global companies
Broughton, Andrea ; Voss, Eckhard ; Rodriguez Contreras, Ricardo
Publications Office of the European Union - Luxembourg
2020
44 p.
social dialogue ; multinational enterprise ; human resources management ; European works council
Labour relations
English
"This study examines the interaction between social dialogue practices and human resources management (HRM) policies in European multinational companies (MNCs). It looks at the changing role of HRM and its interaction with European Works Councils (EWCs), which can act as a link between different levels of social dialogue. Both HRM functions and social dialogue are under pressure from a variety of trends and dynamics – not least, ongoing technological change. Sharing practices related to the involvement of EWCs in corporate decisions has made a valuable contribution to company operation and culture across the EU. The positive interaction between HRM policies and worker representation structures should help companies and sectors restructure and adapt accordingly, including dealing with the risk of increasing wage inequality and polarisation in working conditions."
Digital
ISBN (PDF) : 978-92-897-2073-1
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