Works Council Services
Tailored to your needs
Employee Participation that Works, with Influence, Insight and Impact
At CouncilWorks, we believe that effective employee participation goes beyond simply following the rules. It’s about understanding both the process and the dynamics of the environment you operate in. It’s about having influence at the right moment — and the courage to ask the difficult questions, especially in complex situations.
We believe in solutions that work for both the organization and its people.
No trenches, but collaboration, support and progress.
That’s why we offer tailor-made works council training, advisory support and strategic guidance for works councils and executives.
Our services are available in Dutch and English.
Wat CouncilWorks kenmerkt
Strategisch en praktisch
We combineren visie met uitvoerbare stappen.
Gericht op resultaat en relatie
Invloed waar het telt, zonder de samenwerking uit het oog te verliezen.
Ervaren aan beide kanten van de tafel
We kennen de dynamiek van OR en bestuur van binnenuit.
Beschikbaar in het Nederlands en Engels
What We Do for Works Councils
As a works council, you want to have real influence — especially when it matters most. Whether you’re just getting started or navigating a major reorganization, we help you come to the table prepared, confident, and with a clear strategic perspective.
Our services include
Guidance through change
Support during reorganisations, mergers or changes to employment conditions.
We help assess works council advice and consent requests, and guide the process. Either from start to finish or at the key moments that matter most.
Works Council negotiations
We provide strategic guidance and coaching throughout negotiations.
When needed, we can join the table, on behalf of or alongside the Works Council, to help reach balanced and sustainable agreements.
Works Council Training
Tailored training designed around the specific needs of your Works Council.
From the fundamentals of the Works Councils Act to deeper insights into advisory and consent rights, effective collaboration with management, and strong internal teamwork.
Establishing Works Councils
We help design the right structure, set up and document the required governance, and organize elections effectively.
Clim combined strategic insight and empathy to achieve a fair social plan and a strong relationship with the Works Council.
Maddalena Uggeri, Chief People Officer Adevinta
What we do for executives
Good employee participation works both ways. As an executive or HR professional, you know that involving the Works Council at the right moment is essential for well-informed decisions that have real support across the organization.
Our services for executives and HR
Works Council Training
Tailor-made training focused on building constructive cooperation with the Works Council.
From understanding the Dutch Works Councils Act (WOR) and the advisory process, to effective communication, consultation techniques, and managing different interests.
Advisory & change support
Guidance during reorganizations, mergers, or changes in employment conditions.
We help design consultation processes, align with the Works Council, and build organizational support, ensuring that change is implemented successfully.
Process & Dialogue Facilitation
We facilitate consultation processes between management and the Works Council to strengthen collaboration, balancing the interests of both the organization and its employees. Always goal-oriented, transparent, and focused on both relationship and results.
Interim Support
Temporary reinforcement within HR or executive teams during transformation or change. We work closely with the Works Council and, where relevant, trade unions to help realize change successfully, with maximum support across the organization.