The project aimed to strengthen the formal and informal social dialogue and its participants (representatives of employer organisations) by developing a model for initiating social dialogue by the employer side. Project main focus was on the diagnosis (based on the data, research, and best practices from other countries) development, testing and practical use of the model.
The primary goal of the project was to develop and test a model for initiating social dialogue by the employer side at both national and regional levels. This model aims to address the passive role traditionally played by employer organisations in social dialogue. The project focused on the legalization of employment and residence of foreign persons in Poland, as well as other topics related to decent work, such as work-life balance and the improvement of women's employment conditions.
The project consisted of three main activity groups. The first group aimed to strengthen social dialogue participants through training sessions, proposals for changes in acts of law, and networking meetings. The second group focused on developing a model for initiating social dialogue, which includes workshops with a Norwegian partner and a national conference. The third group involved testing and practical use of the model, including investigations of national and EU regulations, study visits, and consultations.
The project expected to have a significant impact on national policies and laws related to decent work. It contributed to the overall objectives of the Norway Grants 2014-2021 and the SDDW Programme by improving social dialogue and cooperation between social partners. The partnership with the Norwegian Confederation of Enterprise (NHO) was important for the project's success, providing good practices and international experience.