Personnel Representative
An employee elected to represent the interests of a personnel group or the entire personnel in co-operation procedures.
Definition
A personnel representative (henkilöstön edustaja) is an individual elected by a specific personnel group (e.g., manual workers, salaried employees) or the entire workforce within an undertaking to represent their interests in the co-operation procedures mandated by the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. These representatives play a vital role in facilitating continuous dialogue, participating in change negotiations, and contributing to the development and monitoring of the work community development plan. Their presence ensures that employee perspectives are formally integrated into the company's decision-making processes.