Extract from the original launch brochure for the Partnership Institute.
To explain how the Institute can help businesses and unions improve industrial relations and work together progressively.
Today, in most enlightened organisations, bosses and workers respect each other's priorities and share common goals. While it's naïve to believe they'll have the same viewpoint, success depends on agreeing a way ahead that works for everyone. Easier said than done?
In recent years, input from the Partnership Institute has had a major impact on the performance of a number of leading companies and organisations. The Institute works in the 'real world' to improve understanding and foster more open relationships between management and workforce in a number of different contexts. It has helped to underpin wide-ranging and innovative measures, kickstarting improvements from increased productivity and efficiency to enhanced job security and work satisfaction.
It is impartial, accountable and uniquely qualified. Most of all it has shown that, in the context of 21st century industrial relations, different perspectives can be a source of strength and not conflict.