European workplace innovation network appoint Irish Partner

Dublin based Stratis Consulting has been appointed as the exclusive Irish partner of Fresh Thinking Labs (FTL), a Europe-wide platform for facilitating workplace innovation and knowledge sharing between businesses and organisations.

FTL is part of Workplace Innovation Europe Limited and its membership includes both large and small businesses including Aviva, E.ON, GE Transportation, Novozymes, Saint-Gobain and many smaller organisations. Its extensive network provides a pathway for businesses to discover the best workplace practices and latest thinking from across Europe.

Stratis Consulting comprises the most experienced and innovative team of practitioners in their field in Ireland. Stratis works at Leadership Team, Chief Executive and Board levels to support organisations to lead improvements in critical areas of employee relations, people strategy and workplace innovation.

Workplace Innovation Europe Limited’s Director, Peter Totterdill, said: “The concept of FTL builds on 25 years’ experience of helping companies and public sector organisations enhance their competitiveness and improve working lives by using and developing the skills and creativity of their employees more effectively.

“It combines an online community designed to support shared learning and innovation in the workplace with face-to-face dialogue and relationship building through inter-company visits and workshops at regional, national and international levels.

“We are delighted to partner with Stratis Consulting as we roll out FTL across Ireland.  There is a natural synergy between the two organisations and we shall benefit from the expertise and wealth of experience the team at Stratis clearly demonstrates.”

Stratis’ Managing Partner Brendan McGinty, added: “Peter Totterdill and his team at FTL have an international reputation for bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application.  They are inspiring businesses of all types to seek better ways of organising their workplaces, improving productivity and performance and enhancing employee well-being.

“We are delighted to be representing FTL in Ireland and look forward to building a unique network which offers opportunities to share knowledge and experience of workplace innovation.”