Recent elections have appointed the members of the CSE (Social and Economic Committee). Three full members and two alternates represent the "workers and employees" category, while two full members represent the "engineers, department heads, technicians, supervisors, and equivalent personnel" category. Within this framework, each full member is now granted a delegation of up to 19 hours per month. The very first CSE meeting took place on January 13th, allowing everyone, from management to employees, to become familiar with this new mode of dialogue. The meeting also served to verify the suitability of the facilities, equipment, etc., provided by the company in relation to the needs of various positions.

Dialogue and trust

VÊPRES, in continuous growth, was committed to fostering social dialogue and structuring the framework for exchanges. While the company had long established a 'participative' operational model, notably with a plenary meeting twice a year, CSE meetings will intensify discussions (every two months). Furthermore, topics affecting multiple employees can be addressed collectively rather than individually. “We wanted this CSE to be established, and we are moving forward together with confidence,” states Marlène COTTET, Head of Human Resources.