by Fraser Henderson | Feb 10, 2023 | Frontpage
“Employee led business change” is about enabling the voice of an employee for the benefit of business. We’ve taken a look at the Balfour Beatty scheme called “My Contribution”. My Contribution is about people and engagement, with individuals stepping...
by Fraser Henderson | Jan 30, 2023 | Frontpage
A rather important consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification emerged from government in January this year. You can imagine the headlines – “The beginning of the end for privacy and freedom?”. Probably a good idea to do the...
by Fraser Henderson | Jan 17, 2023 | Frontpage
It’s a common misconception that consultation is a vote but even those “in the know” realise that a popular outcome is the best way to justify a change. Focusing on the numbers is not entirely helpful; questions should instead be raised about representation and the...
by Fraser Henderson | Jan 8, 2023 | Frontpage
Many people do not realise but UK Universities have been taking the lead when it comes to public engagement. The most common justification of this engagement work is aligned to a sense of civic responsibility, to respond to societal needs and challenges. For example,...
by Fraser Henderson | Dec 21, 2022 | Frontpage
The Citizens’ Panel on Participation has published their report and they have made 17 recommendations to the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee on improving how the Scottish Parliament’s work involves, reflects, and meets the...
by Fraser Henderson | Dec 14, 2022 | Frontpage
The fiasco with P&O Ferries and their lack of employee consultation leading up to mass redundancies is a timely reminder that you can’t skirt the law. However, not all consultations are equal. Employees are entitled to a consultation with their employer if...
