Closing the negotiations Clause Samples
Closing the negotiations. The company and its employees can agree on the schedule and progress of the negotiation process in general. In some situations, a shorter schedule than the one specified by law may be sufficient. At other times, however, more time may be needed. Careful preparation helps with the execution of a short but intensive process. An extended negotiation process is not good for the company’s work- ing atmosphere. Ideally, the parties should come to an understanding on the grounds for the workforce reductions and the available alternatives during the negotiations. This is not always possible; sometimes the parties disagree throughout the ne- gotiations. This in itself is not a sign of failed negotiations; the important thing is to ensure that the parties feel all issues were sufficiently addressed. Negotiation proposal Planning Investigation Reassignment / training opportunities Individual / group discussions, co-operation negotiations APPENDix 8 The Technology Industry Employers of Finland, Federation of Professional Man- agerial Staff – YTN and Association of IT sector Employees have drafted these instructions with the aim of creating a safe framework for agreeing on tele- commuting and providing guidance on the use of telecommuting to satisfy all parties. The unions encourage enterprises to implement modern, productivity-enhanc- ing working-hour schemes. These schemes include working hour arrangements that enable telecommuting. Telecommuting provides an opportunity to improve productivity at work and the quality of working life, combine work and family life, promote working capacity, increase flexibility with respect to the location of workplaces and homes, and reduce the amount of money and time spent on travelling to and from work.
Closing the negotiations. The company and its employees can agree on the schedule and progress of the negotiation process in general. In some situations, a shorter schedule than the one specified by law may be sufficient. At other times, however, more time may be needed. Careful preparation helps with the execution of a short but intensive process. An extended negotiation process is not good for the company’s work- ing atmosphere. Ideally, the parties should come to an understanding on the grounds for the workforce reductions and the available alternatives during the negotiations. This is not always possible; sometimes the parties disagree throughout the ne- gotiations. This in itself is not a sign of failed negotiations; the important thing is to ensure that the parties feel all issues were sufficiently addressed. Negotiation proposal Planning Investigation Reassignment / training opportunities Individual / group discussions, Change negotiations Appendix 8
Closing the negotiations. The company and its employees can agree on the schedule and progress of the negotiation process in general. In some situations, a shorter schedule than the one specified by law may be sufficient. At other times, however, more time may be needed. Careful preparation helps with the execution of a short but intensive process. An extended negotiation process is not good for the company’s work- ing atmosphere. Ideally, the parties should come to an understanding on the grounds for the workforce reductions and the available alternatives during the negotiations. This is not always possible; sometimes the parties disagree throughout the ne- gotiations. This in itself is not a sign of failed negotiations; the important thing is to ensure that the parties feel all issues were sufficiently addressed. Negotiation proposal Planning Investigation Reassignment / training opportunities Individual / group discussions, Change negotiations Appendix 8 Purpose of instructions The Technology Industry Employers of Finland, Federation of Professional Man- agerial Staff – YTN and Association of IT sector Employees have drafted these instructions with the aim of creating a safe framework for agreeing on tele- commuting and providing guidance on the use of telecommuting to satisfy all parties. The unions encourage enterprises to implement modern, productivity-enhanc- ing working-hour schemes. These schemes include working hour arrangements that enable telecommuting. Telecommuting provides an opportunity to improve productivity at work and the quality of working life, combine work and family life, promote working capacity, increase flexibility with respect to the location of workplaces and homes, and reduce the amount of money and time spent on travelling to and from work. Definition of telecommuting In this context, telecommuting refers to working outside the actual workplace agreed in the employment contract. For instance, telecommuting can take place at an employee’s home, during work or training-relate travel, and in other loca- tions as agreed mutually. Telecommuting shall be undertaken within the framework provided by the ap- plicable legislation, collective agreement and the enterprise’s own policies. The workload and objectives of a telecommuting employee shall be the same as for those employees carrying out similar tasks on the employer’s premises. Telecommuting agreement and terms of employment If the enterprise’s employees have the opportunity to telecommute, it is rec- o...