Publications

The art of negotiation based on enduring industrial relations (2012)
Negotiations on terms of employment deserve a better image. As a rule the spotlight mainly tends to be placed on collective bargaining that is laborious and characterised by threats. And yet the vast majority of such negotiations between employers and employees pass off in a highly constructive atmosphere. That is also the atmosphere pervading this book and characterising the negotiation method that AWVN uses in training sessions and in practice: our approach is based on the philosophy of constructive dialogue.
Price Members & members of associated organisations € 35 • third parties € 50. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 (0)70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl.

Employers Guide NL (2012)
The Employer’s Guide NL, Labour relations and terms of employment in the Netherlands contains all relevant information for entrepreneurs that are employers in the Netherlands. This – digital – English language publication is especially geared towards foreign companies that want to set up business in the Netherlands. This publication, which gives a good example of the Dutch labour relations and labour law, is also recommended for foreign parent companies of Dutch enterprises.
Price Members € 65 • members of associated organisations € 90. This publication is not available for third parties. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 (0)70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl. 

Model Guidelines for Using Social Media (2010)
Social media are in. But do you know the risks that you run as an employer?
To initiate these deliberations within companies, the Legal Affairs department of AWVN has drawn up these Model Guidelines for Using Social Media. The guidelines are usable as a discussion document in preparation for formulating a dedicated company policy, but they may also be adopted as-is or adapted to your company’s wishes and goals. Download the Model Guidelines for Using Social Media

Negotiations in Industrial Relations (2010)
This book is about negotiating in such a way that we can still try to reach our own goals without disturbing our relationships with the parties involved, not just because consensual relations are pleasant, but because a good relationship between parties in industrial relations will help us achieve our goals in a better way from all points of view: social and economic.
Content in brief: negotiation strategies, rules for a creative dialogue a step-by-step approach to negotation, effective communication, delegation management en rules for conflict management.
Price Members € 15 • members of associated organisations € 35. This publication is not available for third parties. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 (0)70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl.

The Labour Aspects of Reorganisations (2009)
A reorganisation is a complex, delicate process both from the point of view of company management and from the point of view of the employees and employee representatives. A successful reorganisation depends to a large extent on how much effort management puts into the preparatory phase and immerses itself in the interests of the parties involved. When a reorganisation is being planned, a number of statutory rules and rules of ‘unwritten law’ require to be observed in the Netherlands. An open approach to the subject has developed over the years in Dutch labour relations. The Labour Aspects of Reorganisations examines the obligation for the employer to consult with employees representatives, the dismissal procedure and the social plan/redundancy scheme.
Price Members free of charge • members of associated organisations € 15. This publication is not available for third parties. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl.

Outsourcing in the Netherlands. Terms & Benefits and Labour Law Aspects; an Aid to Employers (2008)
Gives an overview of the terms & benefits and labour law aspects of outsourcing. It provides an aid to employers on the threshold of an outsourcing project. We speak here emphatically about an aid and not a manual or a guide. The complexity of the material and the variety of circumstances inherent in most outsourcing projects demand individual solutions. The brochure deals only with outsourcing projects which fall completely within the jurisdiction of Dutch law, i.e. that the parties involved in the outsourcing project – both insourcer and outsourcer – are situated in the Netherlands.
Price Members and members of associated organisations free of charge. Only available as PDF. This publication is not available for third parties. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl. 

Employers and Labour Relations in the Netherlands (2005)
Describes the structure of Dutch labour relations at meso and macro levels and the actors involved; discusses labour relations within companies, geared towards collective labour agreements, employee participation, collective action and conflict management. Finally, the ins and outs of reorganisations are discussed; fFocuses on the individual aspects of labour relations, including appointment and dismissal, flexible employment and remuneration, working hours, social insurance and pensions.
Price Members free of charge • members of associated organisations € 15 • others: € 25. Orders AWVN employer’s desk +31 (0)70 850 86 05 or werkgeverslijn@awvn.nl.