In this Globig Podcast, we’re discussing Works Councils in the EU, what they are, and why they matter much more than most companies are prepared for when entering into foreign markets, especially the EU and countries such as Germany, UK, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, France, and Spain.
Our guest expert is Nathan North, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at PayrollOrg. Nathan is a global payroll leader, having implemented advanced technology solutions optimizing and improving payroll processes, ensuring security, and positioning organizations for rapid growth and market expansion at every organization he has worked for.
Some of the important discussion topics we cover and questions we answer in this podcast include:
- What exactly is a Works Council and how are they different from a Trade Union?
- What are the areas of business that Works Councils influence?
- What are some of the hardest aspects of Works Councils for companies to comply with?
- What are the benefits of having Works Councils?
- For companies considering going into Germany, there is a concept called ‘co-determination’ or ‘Mitbestimmung’, which is an even more robust version of typical Works Councils. What is it and how does it apply?
- How important is having a good working relationship with Works Councils for a company expanding abroad?
- Are all companies required to participate in Works Councils? Can companies choose not to participate in Works Councils? What are the requirements?
- What are the costs for a company associated with running Works Councils, including the participation of their employees?
- How and when to set up the Works Councils in an M&A
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