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Why use this indicator?
Timely and effective consultation with relevant stakeholders can help lessen
impacts on workers and related communities from operational changes. It
can help provide positive working environments, reduce turnover and minimise
operational disruptions.
This indicator, by measuring minimum notice periods, demonstrates Council’s ability
to maintain employee satisfaction and motivation while implementing significant
changes to operations.
What is the current situation?
Although minimum notice periods regarding operational changes are not specified in Council
agreements or other industrial agreements, Council does have in place comprehensive
consultation processes to manage change. This includes the support for a Joint Consultative
Committee which extends beyond setting minimum notice periods.
Council's consultation processes have not changed.
Council has policy and procedures regarding consultation processes. These are reviewed and updated as
required.
What is the desired trend?
An increase in the effectiveness of consultation processes in place to manage
change.
What does this mean for the Sustainability of Penrith Council?
By keeping staff informed and aware of operational changes, a feeling of trust
and unity amongst staff can be established.
Links to other indicators?
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