Course : Understanding the powers of the CSE for better collaboration

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. CSD
Price : 2110 CHF E.T.

Understanding the powers of the CSE for better collaboration




Positioning yourself appropriately in relation to the CSE, depending on the situation, is essential for establishing constructive labor relations. This training course will enable you to learn about the regulations governing the mandates of the personnel delegation to the CSE and the setting up of the CSE. You will learn about the role and responsibilities of the staff delegation to the CSE, the legislation governing staff representation and the regulatory methods of dealing with staff. As a result, you'll be able to conduct mandatory negotiations with greater peace of mind.


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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. CSD
  3d - 21h00
2110 CHF E.T.




Positioning yourself appropriately in relation to the CSE, depending on the situation, is essential for establishing constructive labor relations. This training course will enable you to learn about the regulations governing the mandates of the personnel delegation to the CSE and the setting up of the CSE. You will learn about the role and responsibilities of the staff delegation to the CSE, the legislation governing staff representation and the regulatory methods of dealing with staff. As a result, you'll be able to conduct mandatory negotiations with greater peace of mind.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understanding the implementation of the CSE according to company size
Understanding the roles and limits of the CSE
Conducting mandatory annual and other negotiations
Managing relations with the staff delegation to the CSE

Intended audience
Executives, HR directors, HR managers and managers in charge of employee representative bodies.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Understanding the implementation of the CSE according to workforce size

  • Distinguish between the mandates of CSE representatives, works councils and local representatives.
  • Understand the impact of the notion of headcount on the body.
  • Know the procedures for professional elections and the appointment of new players.
  • Use the tools offered by the Macron Ordinances to adapt your CSE to your needs.
Hands-on work
Sharing experiences and exchanges. Calculating the number of employees required to set up a CSE. Exercise on drawing up an operating agreement for the CSE and/or collective bargaining to personalize social dialogue.

2
Understanding the mission of the employee delegation to the CSE

  • Understand the role and prerogatives of the employee delegation to the CSE.
  • Distinguish between their specific responsibilities: complaints, action with the labor inspectorate, whistle-blowing, etc.
  • Understand their responsibilities in relation to the company's workforce.
  • Prepare and run meetings with this body: types of meetings, frequency, formalities, points for attention...
Hands-on work
Self-assessment of the conduct of meetings with employee delegations to the CSE. Collective feedback.

3
Knowing the actions of the CSE and the actors of prevention

  • Understand the three roles of the CSE: economic, SSCT and social and cultural activities.
  • Understand the specific powers of the CSE: economic, decision-making...
  • Applying mandatory information and consultation procedures: the BDESE, how to set it up...
  • Monitoring the body's activity: the secretary's role and action methods.
  • Prepare and run CSE meetings: frequency, agenda, proceedings, voting, minutes...
  • Understand the role of the Works Council and local representatives.
Hands-on work
Individual reflection on the activities of your company's CSE. Practical case on the means of action available to CSE members when the company has more than 300 employees and several establishments. Plenary discussions with additional input from the speaker.

4
Understanding the rights and obligations of employee representatives

  • Identify delegation hours.
  • Know the conditions of freedom of movement.
  • Identify the procedures and limits for contacting employees.
  • Manage the use of leaflets and posters: distribution method, content, specific agreement.
  • Managing budgets: rules and specifics.
  • Provide the premises and equipment necessary for the activities of the bodies, in compliance with the legal framework.
  • Know and enforce the obligations of employee representatives.
Hands-on work
Personal assessment of employee representative communication. Analysis of CSE rules of procedure. Group discussions.

5
Managing relations with employee representatives

  • Responding to a representative's request.
  • Managing an employee with a mandate: points to watch out for.
  • Avoiding obstruction and union discrimination.
  • Applying the special dismissal procedure for protected employees.
Hands-on work
Feedback from participants. Case study: procedure for dismissing a protected employee. Analysis and feedback from the trainer.

6
Managing collective bargaining and the scope of union delegates

  • Identify the role and prerogatives of shop stewards in negotiations.
  • Defining the NAO: obligation, room for negotiation, reasoned negotiation...
  • Learn about other types of negotiation: topics, conditions, procedures...
  • Understand the role and scope of action of the trade union section within the company.
Hands-on work
Individual workshop: review of recent negotiations with shop stewards. Experience-sharing in plenary session. Additional details and elements provided by the speaker (experience-sharing on the implementation of PSE and the role of DS in this procedure).


Customer reviews
4,3 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
LAURA W.
23/03/26
4 / 5

Très peu voire pas de pratique, contenu très dense, énormément d’informations
BÉATRICE L.
23/03/26
4 / 5

Contenu de la formation dense mais intéressant. Le format 3 jours est malgré tout difficile à tenir car nécessite un rythme très soutenu pour réussir à balayer l’ensemble du contenu. Il serait peut-être intéressant d’essayer d’avoir des stagiaires dont les sociétés présentent les mêmes configurations, surtout pour ces sujets où les seuils d’effectifs sont primordiaux. J’aurais apprécié un peu plus de concret : mise en oeuvre, modèles de documents, sources juridiques...



Publication date : 03/21/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 10 to 12 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 26 to 28 October 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 10 June, 26 Oct.