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Case Study

Successful HR manager for the pharmaceutical industry

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Challenges and measures in HR management

The German subsidiary of a US pharmaceutical company filled the vacant position of HR manager after a year. He secured the works council election and supported executives as well as national and international HR teams in co-determination issues.

Company

German subsidiary of a US group (approx. 3,000 employees, 130 in Germany)
German turnover: €380m

Challenge

The company parted ways with the HR manager, the position was vacant and could only be filled one year later.

Goals

Ensuring a proper works council election
Training and support for managers on co-determination issues
On-the-job training for national and international HR teams

Measures

Formal and on-the-job training for all stakeholders
Introduction of processes with the works council (reduction of administrative requirements)
Regular exchange between GF/BR/HR and almost daily contact with the Chairman of the
Works Council in the initial phase
Tolerance agreement for ongoing HR processes; drafting of several works agreements
Support in ongoing HR business due to staff shortages

Results

Proper election and establishment of the works council (without impairing business processes)
Cooperation with international stakeholders on co-determination issues
Ensuring trusting cooperation between all stakeholders on co-determination issues