Description
The aim of this project was to support bipartite and tripartite social dialogue in the implementation of the Decent Work agenda, focusing on promoting decent work practices at the company level. This project was particularly significant as Lithuanian companies face challenges related to digitalization, demographic changes, climate change, and the pandemic. These challenges necessitated a robust understanding of the relationship between decent work and enterprise performance.
The project sought to address the relatively weak tradition of social dialogue in Lithuania, which contrasts with the well-established practices in Nordic countries like Norway. By leveraging Norwegian best practices, the project aimed to enhance the capacity of Lithuanian enterprises to implement decent work practices, thereby improving competitiveness and employee well-being.
Key activities of the project included social media campaigns, webinars, masterclasses, and training sessions for staff in companies and social partner organizations. The project also involved a comprehensive analysis of the current state of decent work in Lithuania, including an online company survey and a study of five exemplary companies. Additionally, there was a study visit to Norway and a Dialogue Conference to facilitate knowledge exchange and define decent work practices.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address several key challenges faced by Lithuanian companies, including the lack of capacity to respond to digitalization, demographic changes, climate change, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, there was a need to improve the understanding and implementation of decent work practices at the enterprise level, as Lithuania has a relatively weak tradition of social dialogue compared to Nordic countries. The project sought to enhance the capacity of business managers and social partners to understand the relationship between decent work and enterprise performance, and to foster a culture of bipartite and tripartite social dialogue.
The project implemented a range of activities to promote decent work and enhance social dialogue in Lithuania. These activities included social media campaigns, webinars, and masterclasses designed to raise awareness about decent work practices. Training sessions were conducted for staff in companies and social partner organizations to emphasize the importance of decent work for competitiveness and employee well-being. An online company survey and a study of five companies were conducted to assess the current state of decent work in Lithuania. Additionally, a study visit to Norway and a Dialogue Conference were organized to facilitate knowledge exchange and define decent work practices. The project also developed a website, an e-learning course, and a social media campaign to disseminate knowledge about decent work. A blended learning course combining e-learning, workshops, and action learning was designed and delivered to company managers and social partner representatives. The results were disseminated through a closing conference, stakeholder workshops, and social media campaigns.
The project successfully achieved all its planned results, leading to several significant outcomes and impacts. It enhanced bipartite and tripartite social dialogue in Lithuania, fostering better cooperation between employers, employees, and policymakers. Companies and social partners gained a deeper understanding of decent work practices and their importance for enterprise performance and employee well-being. The project built the capacity of Lithuanian enterprises to implement decent work practices, inspired by the Norwegian model. The creation of a website, e-learning course, and social media campaign helped disseminate knowledge about decent work to a wide audience. The project established a Decent Work advocacy group, a continuing website and knowledge bank, and a trained cadre of Decent Work Ambassadors. These efforts contributed to a more resilient and competitive economy in Lithuania, supported by strong social dialogue and decent work practices. The primary beneficiaries of the project were Lithuanian companies, social partner organizations, and policymakers, with a broader impact on the Lithuanian economy through the adoption of decent work practices.
Summary of bilateral results
The project promoter underlined the important partnership with the Norwegian partner Fellesforbundet, and their participation in ativities and transfer of information and knowledge was decisive for the success of the project. The partner organised a study visit to Norway, where the project promoter also met other social partners and institutions.