2024 went by in a flash, and Pemota has really established itself as a key player in the European Works Council space. All that in less than two years. So, I am out of breath 😉 … but happy, proud, and grateful. First, a big thank you to my partner team: Goof, Frodo, and Romek….
The value (and joy) of a verified reviewThese days there is a lot of discussion about the value of online reviews.A good review is a wonderful thing. Both for the companies that receive such a review as well as for the prospective customers that are looking for a reliable partner. Logically it follows that a…
Changes with people impact – handle with care! Business optimization projects and restructuring with people impact, require a vision beyond cost-cutting. When companies are looking at cost-cutting, they normally do not address that as such. ‘Business optimization’, ‘Improvement Project’, or other fancy project names are often used to front the cost-cutting that is foreseen. We…
Romek Jagodziński, experienced researcher in the field of industrial relations, workers’ representation, and European Works Councils, has now teamed up with Pemota Consultancy. In addition to his in-depth knowledge of EWCs, Romek is skilled in research communication (as an author of many research publications), project management, and training. He received his professional education from Polish…
EWC’s essential role when a divestiture is planned European Works Councils (EWCs) are information and consultation bodies, representing employees in European multinational companies. As such, EWCs have to deal with a wide variety of topics and developments. Ranging from restructuring, reorganizations, and lay-offs to investments and acquisitions. And then there are the divestitures. A divestiture is…
There is a reason that I have been working with European Works Councils for over 26 years now. Well, actually, there are more reasons than one. For starters: European Works Councils are challenging. In a good way, that is.The stakes are high and the discussions are often quite complex and laced with a range of sensitivities….
Pemota Consultancy just turned 1, and what a year it was! On a personal level: starting my own company was a big step (after 24 years of service at one of the most respected organisations in the field of labour relations). Of course, there was a truckload of experience and knowledge to fall back on, but…
This week, the European Commission adopted the proposals to amend the EWC Directive 2009/38/EC. These amendments are an important step forward to improve the framework for the information and consultation of employees at the transnational level. All in all, I’m positive! The summary, as well as the link to the official documents, you can find…
