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Acas launches new aid to business competitiveness and customer service
Tuesday 22 February 2005
National The Acas Model Workplace, a 'key points' plan which identifies the features of an effective workplace and provides guidance to help businesses achieve the key points, was launched today. 
The Model Workplace booklet, a one-stop guide which identifies the features of an organisation which manages people effectively, will be backed up by free training sessions. Rita Donaghy, Acas Chair said: "People are an organisation's most valuable resource and are essential to success. If organisations get the people issues right it can contribute to competitiveness, productivity, profitability and a better quality of working life. This new initiative from Acas is designed to help companies achieve that.
"Conforming to the model workplace features will be entirely voluntary, we will not be checking up on companies who have enlisted our help to achieve the model but we hope that organisations of all sizes will come to see this guide as an essential element in their business plans." Notes to Editor 1. The Acas Model Workplace booklet will be priced at £4.95 but for an introductory period of three months will be available free for single copies and £1.95 for two or more copies. Copies can be ordered by calling 08702 42 90 90 or emailing acas@eclogistics.co.uk 2. Acas' aim is to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. It provides information, advice, training and a range of services working with employers and employees to prevent or resolve problems and improve performance. It is an independent statutory body governed by a Council consisting of the Acas Chair and employer, trade union and independent members. For press enquiries please contact Paula Williams or Lou Owen, tel: 020 7210 3894/3920. |
An independent study has revealed that Acas saves the UK economy £800 million
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