In addition to the statutory requirements to consult and negotiate with employees and, where appropriate, the relevant Trade Union(s), employers, in general, are introducing formal partnership agreements or adopting informal partnership practices. The key services available in this area are as follows:
- Development/review and, where appropriate, implementation of relevant consultative bodies/processes
- Development/review and, where appropriate, implementation of relevant negotiating bodies/processes
- Advice and support in relation to pay and conditions negotiations
- Advice and support in relation to collectively and non-collectively bargained staff