WOR training for an influential Works Council
WOR training for new and experienced Works Councils
Many works councils are familiar with the Dutch Works Councils Act (WOR), yet find in practice that knowledge of the law alone is not enough to exert real influence. Especially newly established works councils want to make a strong start, but often face questions about their role, position, and timing within decision-making processes.
The WOR training provided by CouncilWorks combines the legal framework with a strong focus on day-to-day practice. We show how a works council not only understands its rights, but more importantly how to use those rights strategically to effectively influence organizational decision-making.
Who Is this WOR training for?
New works councils that want to make a strong start from the beginning
Works council members who want greater influence over decision making processes
Experienced works councils looking to operate more effectively
When is a WOR training particularly valuable?
This training is especially suitable for new works councils aiming to build a solid foundation early on. The first period is crucial for establishing collaboration, positioning, and influence. By understanding how to apply the WOR in practice from the start, works councils avoid becoming purely reactive or being involved too late in decision-making processes.
The training is equally valuable for more experienced works councils seeking to strengthen their role. By working together on both knowledge and practical application, a shared understanding emerges of how the works council can effectively contribute to decision-making within the organization.
How a WOR training contributes to an effective Works Council
An effective works council does not treat the WOR as an end, but as a means to create influence. CouncilWorks’ WOR training therefore focuses on how works councils can strategically apply their legal position in everyday practice.
The training helps works councils to:
- Use their rights at the right moment
- Become involved earlier in plans and organizational changes
- Conduct stronger and more constructive discussions with executives and management
- Provide well-founded advice and consent decisions
- Move from reacting to actively contributing and shaping decisions
This is particularly valuable for new works councils, as this phase determines working methods, role distribution, and positioning toward management. The result is a works council that develops into a credible and influential discussion partner.
Which topics can be covered in a WOR training?
Customization is central to every CouncilWorks WOR training. Every organization is different, and each works council has its own questions, experience, and challenges. The content of the training is therefore tailored to the specific situation, knowledge level, and objectives of the works council.
Topics may include:
- Using the WOR as a foundation for influence rather than an end in itself
- Advisory and consent rights in daily practice
- The importance of timing in employee participation
- Strengthening the works council’s information position
- Conducting effective conversations with management
- Managing tension, interests, and resistance
- Roles and collaboration within the works council
The training is interactive and aligned with current organizational challenges. This ensures that the law is not perceived as an abstract legal framework, but as a practical instrument enabling the works council to genuinely influence decision-making.
Frequently asked questions about WOR Training
A WOR training is a training program for works councils that explains the Dutch Works Councils Act (WOR) and shows how to apply it in day-to-day works council practice.
Yes. This WOR training is particularly suitable for newly established works councils that want to make a strong start and create influence from the very beginning.
Yes. CouncilWorks’ WOR training is tailored to your organization, sector, and current challenges to ensure the training is directly applicable in practice.
Request a WOR training for your Works Council
A works council that wants to have real influence needs more than knowledge of the law alone. With a WOR training from CouncilWorks, you invest in a works council that understands how to use its position effectively and when it can truly make a difference.
Do you want your works council to start well prepared and with confidence?
Request a customized WOR training for your works council today and discover how CouncilWorks can support your organization.