VEC National Partnership Forum
Under Partnership 2000, the social partners recommended the partnership process as a mechanism for change throughout the public sector. Partnership is an active relationship between management and staff based on a shared interest to secure the competitiveness, viability and prosperity of the V.E.C.
The PURPOSE of Partnership in our V.E.C. is to:
- Ensure that the voice of everyone in the organisation is heard
- Deliver excellence within the organisation for the benefit of our customers
- Create a sense of ownership and jpride within the organisaton
- Inform and consult our staff on matters of importance to them.
- Promote partnership through our Local Working Group which is made up of an equal number of management and employee representatives.
Core Values of Partnership in Co. Laois VEC:
TEAMWORK
Encourage staff to be clear on their own role and on collective responsibility to achieve success through the VEC team. Encourages and supports others in pursuit of VEC goals.
OPERATION
Works well with others to achieve a common aim and works to establish common ground providing support where possible.
LEADERSHIP
Promotes behaviour that is in the best interests of the VEC, its staff and customers at all times. Motivates and encourages others to take ownership of the VEC objectives and promotes a shared vision of the future.
PARTICIPATION
Welcome all staff to actively make their contribution to the service delivery of the VEC. Each person at every level in the organisation is encouraged to participate.
CUSTOMER-CENTRED
Recognises that customers are the purpose of the VEC's existence and approaches every initiative with their interests in mind.
Local Working Group Members:
Ms. Anne O'Keeffe, Management Representative (Joint Chair)
Ms. Sadie Aherne, Management Representative
Ms. Noreen Savage, Management Representative
Mr. Joe Cunningham, Management Representative
Ms. Crescentia Phelan, IMPACT Representative (Joint Chair)
Mr. David Colbert, SIPTU Representative
Ms. Geraldine Farrell, IMPACT Representative
Ms. Sarah Brophy, IMPACT Representative
Achievements of our Local Working Group
- Improved Customer Service
- Performance Management Development System
- Improved Work Practices, Financial Management and I.T.
- Equality & Diversity
Useful Links
- National Partnership Forum
- Irish Vocational Education Association
- National Centre for Partnership and Performance
- SIPTU
- IMPACT
- Department of Education and Science
- Labour Relations Comission
- Equality Authority
